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March 24, 2005
Heat relief
It figures. The day I finally have an air-conditioned ride out to Buduburam, the refugee settlement, is the day the cool weather arrives.
"Cool" is a relative concept, of course. Yesterday morning dawned gray and menacing. A huge thunderstorm hit around nine in the morning, and the rest of the day was spent in the refreshing 80- to 85-degree range.
It was the first time on this trip that I haven't had to use my little sweat towel to wipe the dripping sweat from my face and neck throughout the day. Most Ghanaians carry small towels or big handkerchiefs for just this purpose. They're carried either in your pocket, handbag, or perched on your shoulder. One of my first days here, I bought mine from a street hawker while stuck in pollution-choked traffic near the Kaneshie market. It's a small towel somewhere between washcloth and hand towel size. It's a necessity, and at a price of 2,500 cedi (30 cents), it's one of my best investments so far.
Posted by Cathryn Poff at March 24, 2005 4:59 PM
Comments
Enjoying your writings. Question, How do Ghananians feel about Kwame Nkrumah? Or what is his historical reputation in Ghana?
Posted by: chip at March 25, 2005 5:36 AM
catherine... your travels are so interesting..and your updates are great.
i can't wait to see your stories... too bad we don't have assignment 4 anymore.
oh wait a minute.. we dont have anything.
ha.
stay safe.
when will you be back?
Posted by: linda at March 26, 2005 9:13 AM
Cathryn!
I get a kick out of your blog. Ghana sounds sweltering! Some stories from your trip are fueling my desire to study there next spring. Others, like the towel tale, make me want to pick another spot on the map to complete my master's. No matter. I really enjoy hearing about your experience. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I can't wait to catch up over a COLD beer on a sunny but cool 70 degree day in San Francisco. Until then...be well.
Catherine
Posted by: Catherine at March 26, 2005 4:51 PM