It is 7:30am local Kumasi time (3:30am Lexington) and we are preparing to have a final breakfast of oatmeal, eggs, toast and coffee before heading out for a 4 hour (or so) drive to the coast of Ghana. Yesterday we spent time touring a cultural center part of town that had many small shops and then traveled to the post office before ending up touring a museum attached to the King's Palace here in Kumasi.
One thing important to know about our trip is the length of time it takes to travel anyway. Traffic is horrible and the road system is worse. The team has all agreed that we never again will complain about Richmond Rd. in Lexington after traveling some of the roads in and around Kumasi!
The crowded town and congested traffic is just part of life here though. People for the most part stay quite calm on the roads and are content with it taking a while to get places. For me, it is a good reminder that we can either allow the inconveniences of our world to make us anxious and irritable or we can simply enjoy the journey. It is truly a choice. The people of Ghana (for the majority) choose to not let their circumstances dictate their outlook. Another important lesson that I will bring back with me. The Ghanian people have taught me so many things about community, joy, and patience. For that I am grateful.
- Posted from my iPad
Location:Kumasi, Ghana
No comments:
Post a Comment