A Day of Rest

Today was a really easy and fun day, our instructors decided that after how busy we've been these past few days and how intense yesterday was, we should have a little break. So, the only school thing we did today was a lecture at the University of Cape Coast this morning. Both lectures were very interesting - one was on African religions and the other was on Ghanaian family structure. I really love that we're able to go to lectures like this and learn more about the culture we're currently living in. I'm still kind of amazed at the treatment, view, and discrimination against women here. But at the same time, I see and speak to women here daily, and they seem to have no complaints. So I suppose it's all a matter of socialization and what you've learned to be "normal" and "right."

After that lecture, we had lunch at the Coconut Grove Resort and then relaxed on the beach and by the pool for the rest of the afternoon. It was really fun and really relaxing. Towards the end of our time I ended up pulling out my iPad and watching an episode of Doctor Who while I lounged out. I think we were all refreshed by having some down time.




(This photo is actually from yesterday, I just forgot to include it / it didn't really fit the mood.)

The last thing we did, after dinner back at the hotel, was to go to a late night dance and drum workshop on the beach.ma local group came out and taught us some traditional drumming and dancing and then performed for us. It was pretty amazing! we all had a whole lot of fun, but I'm sure we're all exhausted (I know I am!) tomorrow we leave this lovely resort and the first thing we're going to be doing is a canopy walk in the rainforest! Then it's a two hour drive back to Accra! I'm really hoping that Harrison is there waiting for me, but I've pretty much gotten used to not having him. Mostly.