Fur Coats and Celine...

As I was eating lunch in a restaurant today, all of a sudden Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" came on to the radio. As I walked down the street after buying some coconut later on, what did I hear? "The Power of Love" by Celine Dion. And finally as I drove back to the hotel what do you think I heard? You guessed it - Celine Dion. Just one of the many unusual things that I have observed here in Ghana. Who would have thought that if Celine really wants to end her Las Vegas career, she could start another in Ghana.

Right now I am in Accra - which means FAST internet! Quite exciting for myself the addict... Or at least it feels like it has been forever. However I have spent most of my time reading and answering emails, so this might be a short blog until I have time to write another.

So as I sit and SWEAT as I write this blog, I think about an interesting observation I have had about Ghanaians and the clothing they wear. Most of the western clothing that I see people wearing are clothes that have been donated by Western countries. I have seen t-shirts on Men for "The run for the Cure, Toronto 2006" women wearing souvenir tshirts from Texas and Florida- places that I am sure these people in the village have never been to. I am not sure what to think about this phenomenon, but I did read an article in the paper about it. The editorial stated that it was a travesty that Ghanaians were purchasing cheap used clothing at the expense of their own clothing industry. I am torn to agree with this statement because on an environmental point of view - it is much better to reuse clothing than creating more. Also, it is probably the only thing that many poor people can afford. Also, I do find it mildly amusing/comforting to see a little boy wearing a Maple Leaf Jersey - a little bit of home in Ghana. What I find absolutely crazy are the women who wear turtlenecks under sweaters in 35 degree plus weather, or the man who was wearing a fur coat at the lorry station! And hear I am sweating in as little clothing as I can possibly get away with! Ah Ghana...

Anyway, I literally have 1 min left on internet time... so the rest of my thoughts will have to conclude back in Agogo. Till then...

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Part of trip: My African Adventure

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