Update

Hello All,
Finally a little break from the standard 105 degree days with a little rain. I don’t have much time so I will try and be brief. Apparently the entire nation of Ghana did not have internet a few days ago (Yeah, I didn’t think that was possible either). Anyway, so I thought I would post a quick blog while the electricity is working.

I literally just finished registering for classes. Yes, I am now about 9 weeks into the semester, but everything is a little slower in Africa. One of my readings for my classes just came out yesterday after having 2 months of lectures. It’s a weird world over here. Last week my political science professor preached the benefits of dictatorship and totalitarianism over a democracy. As you might expect, we Americans were a tad shocked.

I don’t have much time today so I will try and completely update my blog next week. This Thursday a few of friends (John, Helen, Brit and I) are driving out of Ghana - through the nation of Togo- and into Benin where we will meet the King. That is three nations in 3 days!!! The plan is to return on Sunday. One of my dad's clients knows the royalty of Benin, so he set up an appointment for me to meet with him. We might be staying in the palace!! PRETTY COOL!!! This is going to be quite an adventure, I have honestly no idea what to expect but I haven’t had a bad adventure yet. It should be interesting. I hear there is little to no English spoken in Togo and Benin so I will have to brush up on the local languages.

Please check the blog next week for updates. It will cover:
1. Independence Day
2. High School/ Tribal flame carrying ceremony
3. Adventure into two other African Nations/ Meeting the royalty of Benin

School is starting to get a little more stressful. It is VERY important I receive good grades because they all apply to my law school apps – but the problem is that the accents are so thick I only understand about 50% of lectures and have no idea what to expect for final exams which count for 100% of my grade. It is difficult to balance adventuring into the depths of Africa while being a fulltime student but things seem to have a way of working out. At least I hope. I have to keep telling myself that I didn’t come to Africa for a great education – rather I came to experience the world through a different lens (and I have had no lack of cultural experience). Keep in touch! I have about 6-7 weeks self in Africa before I return May 16th. Hope all is well back home. Until next time.
Best,
J