Arrived ! !

Well here goes, my first post.

I arrived on Monday evening after a long day of travelling, delays in Manchester and then rushed across Heathrow by a very kind lady working for BA. A train ride later and we reached the gate just in time to get the plane to Accra. Arrived in Accra and was greeted by some volunteers already working in country. We're staying at a lovely hotel in Accra doing in country training til Saturday, when we will take the 14 hour journey up to the Upper West Region. Enjoying the swimming pool and eating lots of new foods, everything is quite spicy in Ghana but very tasty.

Had my first ride in a Tro Tro last night which was quite an experience, a driver and his "mate" shouting 'Accra, Accra, Accra' every 5 seconds. They fit on way more people than I'm sure the Tro Tro is built for and I'm told you often have to share your seat with livestock etc. Looking forward to one of those days ! !

It was also good to meet lots of volunteers and see a volunteer house in Accra although I am assured that my house is very different to those in the capital. Looking forward to going up north on Saturday and seeing where I'll be living for the next twelve months, meet my new housemate and see where I will be working.

I'll post some picture as soon as I can ! !