The town of Ho

I started my first follow-up trip today. Isaac and I dropped Millie off at her school in Ho. Then I met up with Cynthia, Isaac's other daughter. Cynthia graciously allowed me to stay with her while I visit Ho regional hospital. Unfortunately, by the time we left Kpando, dropped Millie off, and I met up with Cynthia, the PT was finished at the hospital for the day. Tomorrow, I will visit Lewis, the PT at Ho regional hospital.

I hate that I wasn't able to get there to see him. I am on Ghana Maybe Time and so the best intentions often do not pan out as I would like. It's part of being flexible in another country. Luckily, Ghanaians are use to this so they do not consider me terribly rude for not making it there today. If the trip had been up to me, I would have left at 7 am to make it to the hospital by 9 am. However, Isaac is such a good host that he would not allow me to travel without him! But, that means we did not leave until 10 am. Also, I was planning on getting a hotel room, but he made Cynthia host me. I feel bad for inconveniencing her, but that is the Ghanaian way.

It will be a little interesting at Cynthia's studio apartment. The toilet is a hole in the ground. The shower is also outside. She does have running water though. I find that funny. To me I would much prefer a flushable toilet over a running shower. I guess a sewage system is harder than getting running water. There are 4 walls and a door on the toilet and shower, so at least I will have privacy! :)

Yesterday, while everyone else was getting ready for their Superbowl festivities, I was cheering on the Black Stars! They won in overtime with a very lucky goal! The Tunisian goalkeeper, dropped the ball and Dede kicked it in!! Overall, the game was pretty boring. I got annoyed at the players because they would get so dramatic during any foul hoping the referee would give the person a yellow or red card. I mean, I guess basketball players act a little when they are fouled, but no where near as much like these soccer players. Play the game, don't be babies! I guess that's why Americans prefer football! I am so so happy to see the Giant's won! The Patriots are my least favorite team! Brady's looks unfortunately cannot get him a Superbowl ring this year!!! :)

I promise tomorrow's post will be all about therapy! I'm so excited to work with Lewis tomorrow. He really is a great therapist. I think with more Step FaR continuing education courses, he could be an excellent PT. My hope is he can be trained to help teach courses himself once Step FaR and Therapists Without Borders have established themselves a little more in Ghana!! After all, the goal of my trip and future volunteers' trips is to empower Ghanaians to be better health care providers!

Love, Kari