So we've been in Kumasi for three weeks. Internet is super slow here so I apologize if I miss anything or have to cut things short.
Kumasi is extremely westernized. It was hard trying to figure out the dynamics of my new family because so many people lived in the house.
My favorite part of being here is learning about the arts. We went to the cultural center and met so many talented artists. The only problem was we went on a Wednesday which is the craziest day in the market and Kjetia (the market) happens to be the biggest market in all of West Africa. It's crazy and overwhelming and exciting.
The bathrooms are an ordeal. Most places just have a room where people pee on the floor. I haven't had the joy of experiencing that just yet.
I observed an Akan priestess get possessed by a spirit. Apparently to call on a spirit you have to play music and dance. Another man apparently got possessed but that must have been some pretty sweet spirit because all the guy did was drink alcohol and sit around and talk. We got to dance with the priestess and afterwards we had a consultation which was a little overwhelming. I didn't ask anything I just told her I wanted to be happy and she said that I deserved it and looked like a really happy person. She told me she'd pray for me. Other people asked some intense questions and they seemed to believe her so who knows.
In two days we go to the village which I am really excited about. We get to learn how to pound fufou and we get to do community work and play soccer with the children. I've already impressed some of the neighborhood kids with my soccer skills. Soccer is HUGE here.
I don't know what else to say. It's absolutely crazy here. It's very different from America. It's really taught me that you really don't need so much to live. I've gone on without toilets and running water and air conditioning and I have my moments where I just want to take a nice cold shower or eat a hamburger but it passes.
Let me know how America's going. It's so hard to do anything here. You guys have it really easy.
Until next time,
Marissa
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Hi Marissa...it's Bethany.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you're having a really incredible time. Not too long ago, we had a priest that we're sponsoring as a missionary in Kenya come speak at our church on his break at home, it sounds like he gets the opportunity to appreciate life stateside on a daily basis. Keep writing when you get the chance - it's nice to live vicariously through people, sometimes.
Marissa, Virginia is expecting a 1/2 foot of snow tomorrow even though it was just 61 degrees yesterday. The Capitals are having an amazing season and are #1 in their division. In fact, the season is so great that I no longer get discount prices on tix! What do you mean when you say it's so hard to do anything here? I hope you are capturing your memories and can't wait to see the pictures. Love, Mom
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