Monthly Archives: March 2012

(March 21) Heather and I walk into our room at the Catholic Retreat in Kumasi – our home for four days of Peace Corps training. A sink. With running water. A shower. With running water. A toilet. That flushes. With … Continue reading →

(March 21) Tricia, the Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) I’m replacing in Jumbo #1, describes her current house and my future living arrangement: The house was build with community labor and Carter Center funding. It is of mud brick construction with … Continue reading →

(March 19) To demonstrate our ability to interact in our future home for two months, each Peace Corps Trainee must pass a “Language Proficiency Interview” – a digitally recorded conversation with a native speaking language facilitator. During the interview, we … Continue reading →

(18-March) After joining The Club yesterday, my stomach remains a bit unsettled.  My homestay Mama wants to cook something for me. I request plain rice and she suggests, “Kenkay is good for stomach.  It makes runs stop.  I go buy … Continue reading →

Almost 70 friends and family are currently following my blog.  They automatically receive an update each time I post something new. My goal is to have 100 followers by my swearing in ceremony on April 19 when I become a … Continue reading →

My blog home page (https://pcghana.wordpress.com) includes my current mailing address. I’m thrilled that almost 70 friends/family members are following my blog and receive an email every time I post something new.  They never have to go to my home page and … Continue reading →

(17-March) I joined The Club. Our Peace Corps Volunteer Trainers told us about the club during our first few days in Ghana.  “Everyone will join The Club sometime during their 27-month assignment.” they declared.  We all looked at each other … Continue reading →

(18-March) Wash your hands many times a day. Always use soap to keep the germs away. Wash your hands before you eat. Wash your hands after the toilet. Wash your hands before you cook. Wash your hands after you play, … Continue reading →

(11-March) The family I’m staying with has hosted four other Peace Corps Trainees.  “Mama Batswa” made apple crisp when she was their guest. At least once a week one of the daughters mentions the delicious apple crisp. I commit to … Continue reading →

(12-March) One portion of our Language Proficiency Interview is a verbal response to the standard job interview question: Tell me about yourself.  Cecilia, my language instructor, helps translate my English introduction into grammatically correct Twi sentences.  I currently can read … Continue reading →