Day two; everone is doing well and ready to roll. The morning was spent at the US Embassy where we got a chance to meet with the Directors of the Economic Mission, Public Affairs, USAID, Peace Corps and Second Millenium Corporation (An NGO). The highlight (for me) was when Ambassador Teitelbaum who spent about an hour with the panel answering the students' questions. The students then got a chance to interact with young Ghanians seeking opportunities to study abroad; the US Embassy has an Education Commission which helps the students locate and apply to study in the US. Our students really were excited to offer their "expert" advice on getting into, and managing to stay in, college.
Off to a nice lunch (see photo) and then to the OSO region of Accra to change money; the students with Travelers' Checks had a difficult time...the students who just changed money had the great experience of being inside the bus when it was SWARMED by young men wanting to sell trinkets and curios (very much like India)...some students got great deals.
All is well; everyone seems to be adjusting to the group dynamic...it's Maria's Birthday tomorrow so everyone's out at the pool having a beer! More to follow.
Off to a nice lunch (see photo) and then to the OSO region of Accra to change money; the students with Travelers' Checks had a difficult time...the students who just changed money had the great experience of being inside the bus when it was SWARMED by young men wanting to sell trinkets and curios (very much like India)...some students got great deals.
All is well; everyone seems to be adjusting to the group dynamic...it's Maria's Birthday tomorrow so everyone's out at the pool having a beer! More to follow.
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