Today marks 2 weeks since my arrival to Lome, Togo, West Africa. It is hard to believe such time has gone by so quickly. So where shall I begin…… Life in West Africa on board the Africa Mercy has taken some adjusting to and the concept that we live on a huge vessel remains slightly foreign. Although we remain in port there are moments when I can feel the subtle sway of the ship from side to side (some rooms on the ship definitely worse that others). With that said, my past tendency to get motion sick has been under control….with the help of a little Gravol from time to time! I have managed to get lost enough times that I feel like I’m starting to know my way around. Between the multiple sets
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