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Published: June 30th 2008
The 10 hours I spent out of the airport in Addis Ababa on the way to Ghana were absolutely amazing, thanks to Dad’s hotel points. The hotel was like a palace (and I’m pretty sure it’s not just because I was out in the bush using a pit latrine and showering with a basin and cup for 1 month). When we pulled up through the gated driveway into the hotel, it took a lot to contain my excitement. I was in the Sheraton van (might I add that it was clean, not about to fall apart, and not crammed with 20+ people) with a bunch of business people so I think they may have found it quite strange had I squealed with joy.
The hotel room was pretty spiffy and high tech - I’m sure some of you are used to it, but I was quite fascinated. You put your key card into this slot and keep it there to control all the light switches and then there’s a master pad thing to control the temperature, lights, call the butler, etc. On top of this and the wonderful toilet and shower, my view from the 4th floor was stunning -
The view
So wish I could've gone in that poollooked out to the pool which I sadly did not have time to use and the rest of the “palace” compound and a little of the city.
Not that I consider myself materialistic or really minded the dirt out in the bush, but it was nice to be pampered for one night. Thanks Papa!
What I saw of the city was a mix of the nice downtownish area and some of the slum-looking streets. On the way to the airport in the morning, I think it was a time of prayer for Muslims and everyone was standing by the wall of a large mosque or facing it from other streets. Seems like an interesting city that would be fun to visit on another trip.
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Fiona
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Leaving?
Hey Monica, It sounds like you've left Uganda already. Well, I can't wait to hear all about it. I hope Ghana is a good experience. Be safe and serve God!