Ele Scherman arrives in Ghana
By Ele Scherman
Environmental Health Sciences
Writing from Ghana
Hey everyone!!!!
Jen and I arrived safely and finally (!) in Accra, Ghana last night. There was a scare that we wouldn't make it on the day we planned because it turned out that we needed a "transit visa" whatever the heck that is to pass through Nigeria on our way. Once we got in London to smooth all that out with the airline, we were informed that since we weren't getting off the plane in Nigeria we didn't need the visa. Whew.
We were picked up by our site coordinator's student workers, 2 young women who are a lot of fun. We're going to our respective families today once we get some money and cell phones(!). It also turns out that Jen and I won't be living near-by each other, so that was disappointing, but I think it will just make us rely more on our families here, in Ghana. It's hot as Hades here and the people are beautiful.
I'll write again, as soon as I get a chance, have no idea when that will be because I'm not sure of I'll have access in Asamankese, the town I will be living in.
I hope you're all well!
Love
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