Saturday, 24 July 2010

Day 3- 24th July- By Holly

This morning, everyone was a little more tired than we had hoped as the music played all night on possibly the highest volume they could and the rain early before sun rise disturbed a few people who had to move their beds inside. More bucket showers and porridge went down a treat and again children arrived from the village as we finished breakfest, ready for more games. The morning was spent having a meeting and then we went down to have a look at the funeral that was going on the whole weekend. The funeral was very different to English ones, filled with loud music and dancing. The body was laid in a grand double bed where all the locals paid their respects until they went back to the celebrations. When we got back to camp, accommpanied by loads of local children, we had a lesson in weaving palm leaves to make a new shower. I have just driven down to Elmina to post this blog with Tom from Sabre and many people caught a lift with us to various places along the way so the landrover was filled to the brim. We will try to carry on blogging in the days to come and so far everyone has really enjoyed themselves.

2 comments:

  1. Great to have your news: keep up the good work and don't forget to enjoy yourselves xxx Maminou and Papitou

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  2. Enjoying the team diary. Very envious of you all! Exciting to read and see what you're up to. Sounds as if you're all adjusting to the local climate and culture -get stuck in and have a great time! Matt's mum, dad and sister Katie.

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