On the Ground in Ghana

Well, after a thankfully adventureless flight, we arrived in Accra around 1:40 p.m. (5:40 a.m. PST).  We stepped off of the plane onto the tarmac where we were herded onto buses.  The buses took us to the customs building.  We were greeted with a red carpet and twinkle lights!

Strolling the "red carpet"

Customs was a breeze and we got our bags easily.  We were greeted by Godwin, a gracious and helpful representative of Edify, the nonprofit partner with whom we are traveling.  We boarded a coach that would take us to our hotel.

Team Ghana on the coach!

The coach ride took almost 2 hours, mainly because of road construction and traffic.  Thankfully it was air conditioned, because it is at least 90 degrees and very humid!  Looking out the window I got my first impressions of Ghana.  I couldn't get a good picture from the car, but I knew I was in Africa when I saw women carrying and selling goods from baskets a top their heads.  That was when this trip became real to me.    

View from the drive!

We have already seen some wonderful signage including, "Peace, Love and Salvation Chop House" "Oxford Brains Academy" and my favorite, a sign for a school that teaches, "Certified Ethical Hacking".  It is so amazing to be on a new continent and all of these sights and sounds are reminding me of my love for traveling our planet!  Will fill you in more tomorrow!