no internet since Thursday

the sim card for my internet was broken, I thought the system was down,  anyway new sim card and I am back in business.  lots to tell you but it will need to be later today as I have getting ready to host the HOT DOG FEST this afternoon, you know  like a bbq with lots of food along with hot dogs, got hot dog buns made, they are better but a bit too long, next HOT DAY FEST they will be perfect
talk later, the German students for this year start to leave next Sunday for home.

getting organized after a time away

things fall apart and deteriorate while away 

*the outer wall in the bedroom has the rain soak through so the paint flakes off and looks awful.

had a painter in today to 

* curtains just need replacing

* hot plate died (5 years old  I guess it was ok) so bought a two  burner one this time.

* invited Moses (carpenter) to build a microwave stand to accommodate the hot plate, microwave on a shelf below, a shelf to keep trays on and a space at the bottom to keep bags of sachets of water, stay posted for the result

* Moses makes lamps for hotels and high end shops so I brought the electrical parts from Canada so he can make two for me to bring back, design is up to him, I look forward to seeing the finished product

examples

cant get pics transferred...later

You know it is somewhat like when the cottage is opened for the season.

Hot dogs

the young German volunteers teaching at local schools are going home soon so a HOT DOG FEST is in order next week, hot dogs in the freezer, found the baker to make the buns, Franka has found pickled cucumber, and I bought back mustard (French's) and ketchup (Heinz) from Canada

Now just need to set the date and the HIT DOG FEST WILL HAPPEN.

Sadness in the Cathedral

The retired Dean Num and family was very saddened when their son died yesterday. He had been ill for a while but his death was unexpected. He leaves a wife who was pregnant with their first child. The community gathered around the family last night, singing and praying at the family home. It was comforting to see the love and support from all.

Monday Monday

Internet charged and paid for but not figure out the new connection code, using the data on the phone for the moment, tired all weekend but today I feel that I will live. Church yesterday was great, singing and drumming, can't ask for much more.

LANDED FOR THE NIGHT

Arrived in Accra at 8pm on Wednesday.

I slept on and off all the way from Amsterdam to Accra. being tired does not cover how I felt. Ghana airport has an incredible new building, 4 luggage carousels , staff designated for those who need assistance, live music greeting the incomers, I was told it has been open 2 months, no pictures are allowed in the airports in Africa so will try to find one on line.

Hotel that I booked for tonight did not show so went to one recommended that was close to the airport, all full, but they have a sister hotel so that is where I landed but on the way we stopped at KFC for chix strips and a coke as hunger presented itself
off for a shower and bed

Time

It actually is 319 pm Toronto time

The adventure continues

Here I sit, waiting, watching many feet treck up and down, carts pushed with enthusiasm  listening to kids wanting to move and Xmas carols through the PA system
Got boarding pass, one for both flights, used to get two, guess I had better not lose it