Let's just start by saying that Katie and I have never been to a REAL market... until Tuesday afternoon in downtown Kasoa. A young man, Kwame (which means he is Saturday born), was our tour guide. Kwami is the brother of one of the novitiates, Alice. We walked the bumpy road from the convent closer to town to catch a taxi to the market. From here we wandered the Kasoa market, which takes place each Tuesday and Friday, for 3 hours. We got to ride a TroTro (public transpo bus). All we can say is hot, sweaty, and crowded! We saw so many new things. So many new foods! (We've put up pictures from the market).
Today, Wednesday, Katie and I went with the sisters to a local woman's home where a small group from the community gathered to say the rosary. It was intimate and awesome! A few of the students from the school were there so we got a chance to meet them and they got to meet their Obruni (white) teachers.
Katie and I are slowly learning to speak the Fanti language. Bit by bit! The sisters are wonderful to learn from and they are patient teachers. They also enjoy quite a few laughs at our expense as we butcher the words.
Peace
Katie and Meg
Megan - I thought you were tired of shopping!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Mom
hi dear megan!!! it makes me feel so close to you to see actual pictures of where you are!!! i can't wait to see pictures of you!!! i love you and miss you and i'm so excited for you...that you get to experience something like this, a life so different. uncle kenny says to tell you he loves you!! and i do too!!!
ReplyDeleteKatie and Meghan,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are having a great time. Be safe and keep the e-mails of your adventure coming. Nonnie came home today
Hi Megan. Loved pics of market. Look forward to seeing and reading
ReplyDeletemuch more from both of you. ENJOY. Love, Aunt Janet
Hi Megan. Pics are totally cool. What kind of currency do you use at the market? We are packing up the van for Adam's trip to Xavier in the morning. A little different than shopping at the market. How are the banana's. Hope Snider doesn't beat Luers in football too bad tonight. Tell Katie Hi. Love Kathy
ReplyDeleteMegan,
ReplyDeleteI'm just getting caught up on your postings. Your Mom's 1st comment to the blog made me cry also. We miss you and have been thinking a lot about you. Did you buy anything at the market? In addition to the language, I hope you learn some of the native dance moves/traditions. (And try to bring home some music too!) We'll have to have a dance party when you return.
Love, Aunt Molly