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Well today we learned not only what the "ca-ca" adddition to "broni" means. When we pass by the children in the village shout "Ah Broni Ca-Ca!" over and over again. This actually means a white and red person. Since the rains have stopped and the sun is out all the time, I personally am a nice whitish pink person. The kids are cute but we have to wave when they start yelling at us or they won't stop. Yesterday I spent time in one of the village schools. It is very different from the American school system. The kids play more than study. Students from multiple age groups are also within the same classrooms.
Drumming is going well. My hands are pretty raw from the goat hide drum head. I am all the way through the 12 master parts of Kpanlogo, the drum breaks, and the supporting parts. I played the whole master loop today and thought I was going to die by the end. Bernard said I did 89% of it correct. The last time I checked that was mastery in Indiana, ha-ha!
In other news I rode on a tro-tro this week. It was a truly terrifying experience, and one I am not looking forward to repeating. We went into Accra to the Arts Center and to the Nkrumah Masoleum (yeah I spelled that wrong). It was great. The Arts Center is like a massive supermarket where artisans sell their crafts. I bought several souvenirs and got pretty good at barganing by the time I left. I may make one more trip before I leave Ghana.
Love,
Jennifer
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Mom Sounds like you are gaining lots of new experiences. Enjoy every one - ten days and counting.
Auntie Junie Niecey, you are gonna be ready for Survivor! Hang in there and it won't be long and you'll be whoopin' it up with your Mom!!!
Eva Martin Hi Jen, love the pictures, talk to your mom today at church, she said 9 more days, BUT WHO IS COUNTING. You both will have so much when she gets there. love ya Jen