I arrived at Kokota International Airport in Accra, Ghana, at midnight on Monday. Having expected to be decimated by a wave of heat, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the temperature is actually not too hot. It is more like very warm British summer days without suffocating humidity.
One feature of Ghana at this time of year, however, is extreme dustiness. This is apparently caused by winds blowing down from the Sahara and makes breathing/visibility less easy than usual. Where I am staying in greater Accra is particularly dusty. My black shoes I intended to wear for work have already turned brown.
So far I have enjoyed my stay in this fascinating country. The people are almost universally friendly with most truly taken aback by the presence of white people in their neighbourhoods. Things here are pretty laid back. Most people do not bat an eyelid about doing stuff quickly or on time. This pace of life suits me quite well!
Earlier in the week I drafted some agreements relating to a new school that is being constructed in rural Ghana. A couple of days ago we were able to go and visit the school so it was nice to see what we were working towards. In the last couple of days I have started work at the Human Rights Commission, working largely on family based mediation, which I intend to write about later in my stay.
Assuming I survive the unbelievably dangerous road system and do not contract any tropical diseases, I will be posting weekly updates on my stay in Ghana. I look forward to sharing some of the weird and wonderful experiences I will be exposed to!
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