OK, so it’s taken me quite a long time to start my blog. There are a few reasons. Firstly, the functioning of my internet connection leaves room for improvement, meaning that the few times I felt inspired to start writing I was unable to do so. Secondly, I find it very difficult to come up with anything to write. I think it is because this place is just so different from anywhere I’ve been to. It is not really possible to describe it. For the first time in my life I really feel like I’m abroad. It is a strange experience being a white man in Ghana. Ghanaians are incredibly friendly and can make one feel very welcome. However, it takes time to get used to all the attention. All the children shout ‘obruni’ (‘white man’)
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