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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Quick Reflection
Wow I cant believe we’re back. That was by far the best month of my life. Reflecting back on the trip as a whole I couldn’t have asked for a more fulfilling experience. This trip has caused me to appreciate … Continue reading
Posted in Back in the states
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Travelers Inn…
Here’s my Mom in one of our Bolgatanga haunts. We just enjoyed a pineapple juice after a bit of marketing. To all my ducklings back home: I miss you! Love Auntie Kirstin
Posted in The Green's Trip
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back to reality
Coming back home from a dream that changed my views about life made me appreciate everything I have like a flushing toilet and not having to worry about bugs crawling up on me while I sleep. This trip was my … Continue reading
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4 in the Morning
As I rolled awake at 4:04 this morning, (thanks to our good buddy jetlag) I thought it was the perfect time to write a blog. When better then in these early hours where my body still believes I am across … Continue reading
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Words Of Wisdom! By: Simonne
In Ghana there are some basic rules of survival. Don’t ever use your left hand, always have your own toilet paper roll, don’t EVER leave wet clothes outside, and tuck in your mosquito net. After getting these things down I … Continue reading
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Groundnut Soup & Rice Balls
The kids wanted me to give them some Ghanaian recipes…so here’s the first one! Let me know how you like it. My version is veg, but normally this is made with chicken or goat. 1 large onion, peeled & coarsely … Continue reading
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First day waking up in San Diego!!!
I seriously can’t believe I just spent a whole month in Africa. I feel so good and proud of myself. The feelings of inspiration I felt while being there are nothing compared to anything I had ever felt before. Being … Continue reading
Awake at Dawn
Yes, that’s right, Dawn and I had a lovely meeting this morning…just like every other morning this past month. I felt alive, pure, and grateful. Only rather than the chipper chirpers awakening me, it was the inaudible sound of jet … Continue reading
Posted in Back in the states
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En route…
The bulk of the gang should be well on their way over the Atlantic by now! We had an emotional farewell last night and sent them off. Now Ryan and I will be showing my parents many of the same … Continue reading
Posted in Via Email on trip back to Accra
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