Yesterday we boarded a bus heading from Accra to Kumasi and then a trotro took us to the village. If you have ever set eyes on a trotro, it would likely clarify for you why I was nervous about it. But it actually turned out okay!
The welcome we received as we rolled into the village was priceless. “Oburoni” (“white person” in Twi) was heard from all corners as the village children gathered around. My little heart just kinda melted.
The chief of the village, with a few others, provided us with an amazing supper that was happily welcomed by our empty stomachs. The evening was spent in conversation with the chief and the nurse, and with each other as we settled into our rooms. We are so blessed to be so warmly welcomed into the home of the chief.
Oh, how peaceful and quiet the sounds in the village. What a wonderful change from the constant buzz of traffic in the city. This country girl is much happier about that!
The rooster crow that we were warned about was legitimate. I’m pretty sure it crowed every hour from midnight onward. =) And the earplugs weren’t that useful. But all in all, the rest was good and the morning fresh . . . and still as hot as ever.
We headed to the clinic and had the privilege of observing assessments, procedures and schedules for immunizations and antenatal care. Just before noon, we got to be involved in some vision screening at the school as well.
The rest of the day was spent exploring parts of the village, enjoying a cooling rain, and making memories with the kids.
Lena's Footprints in Ghana 