Fun facts so far from the Accra marketplace

-Mini van type buses packed with tons of people are called "tro-tros." We've ridden in several so far...
-People can carry anything on their heads here it seems--with a special balancing cloth and bowl--I've seen everything from building materials to eggs to houseplants!
--Languages we've run across so far are Twi ("chwi"), Fanti, Ga, Dagomba and tons more. People speak so many combinations of these and English, depending on where they are from.
--Christian Ghanaians name many businesses or taxis with Christian themes, such as "God is good jewelry shop." One Ghanaian friend said it is often a personal experience they'd like to communicate with the world. ( :
P.S. Ryan Pardi, yes there are reptiles, and yes I have one picture so far--no time to upload though. ( :

nothing to say yet...

Wow, I can’t believe I’m leaving in less than a week for Africa. As much reading and thinking and talking as I’ve done, I definitely don’t feel ready, or even am really convinced that it will happen. Is there any way to really prepare or know what to expect? I guess I can know and expect God to do great things, and make Himself more known to me. And I can expect that He has good works for me to walk in.

I’m starting to get nervous about the heat and the culture and the travel and the food. Hmmm. But then, my mom says I’ve always gotten cold feet before doing anything. I was afraid to go bowling for the first time! I used to hate hamburgers and think ketchup was too spicy! Maybe there’s hope for me.

Man, I totally don’t know how to blog. ( : It will be way better when I have some interesting anecdotes to record. Stay tuned....