Chasing waterfalls

In a span of less than three days, I have hiked the tallest mountain in Ghana and have been to two waterfalls, one of them being the largest in West Africa. Needless to say, I am in complete heaven. The views have been breathtaking (even including what I could see out of the small, dirty window of the rickety 15-passenger van that took us to these areas); and the hiking fabulous (you haven’t lived until you’ve literally had to rope swing across steep inclines while being covered in mud, sweat, and bug spray).

Along the way, I’ve had the chance to meet the most interesting, friendly people. It is always great to have a conversation about life with someone who comes from a totally different cultural background. This has continued during my workweek as well, as I’ve had the chance to get to know some pretty awesome people both at the H.O.P.E. Center and in the surrounding villages I’m researching in.

Every day brings something new- whether I am learning how to prepare local food over an open fire, balancing large bundles of wood on my head, or searching for the best bargain on market day. Ghana is such an amazing country and I am so lucky to be here!