OnTheWayat23

Hi, so I just recently met my real grandmother in sohoum, ghana (as I said my grandfather was a player so this grandmother is actually my dad's mom) and it was so it was surreal seeing her after only hearing about for so long. There was a bit of a language barrier problem because she grew and is still living in a poorer part of Ghana and did not go to school therefore does not speak English. I was still very excited to see her and was even more excited to know that she could still recognize me even though I left Ghana when I was a baby and she has only seen pictures of me. Apparently she has been taking in orphans so she had a group of girls staying with her when we got there. I am happy to see her so excited and energetic to see me even though she is pretty old now.

Before seeing my grandmother, we visited my uncle in a neighboring city, koforidua, Ghana. This is my mothers eldest brother. Funny enough, not only did he not recognize me but he didn't recognize my father either and my dad was in Ghana with him just two before this trip. Well I eventually told him who I am and his reaction was priceless. He covered his face with his hands and said "awurade yankopong" (not sure of the spelling) which lord Jesus Christ. He was so surprised that I had come all the way from Canada and seen him that it was not long until he started crying. After looking at some picture of me when I was young and some of my mother when she was young, we left to go back to Accra to sleep but we promised that we would come back onf Friday. That would be tomorrow. So that is basically that's happened so far.

Catch you later

Ok, I know its been a while since the last post but the internet in ghana is ridiculous!!!

But on lighter note, I have visited my fathers university and he was pretty excited which is pretty understandable. We have a number of photos but this has to be my fave out of the rest on that day.

Since then, I went to when of my grandma's (father's aunt) sons' funeral. Even though it was a sad time during the service, everyone's spirits were up when we reached the house so we talked about different things while eating. I also got to meet some of my other relatives that I had not met till now.

But straight to the fun stuff!!!
First i went to my parents university and it was still looking pretty good considering how old they are lol (51 and 57) I know I said I would put more pics but the pictures are too big for ghana internet so it will come when i get back to Canada. We went around the whole campus and did the whole memory lane thing. It was a really good time.

Next was Kakum National Park (I know it out of order lol) I am saying this because it was pretty amazing to go on the canopy...while in a downpour shower. Even though there was a tired hike I am so happy I did it because it was the experience of seeing the rainforest from so high (dont remember how high exactly ...you can probably google it sry) When we finally finished we were drenched.

Last but definitly not least, was Cape Coast Castle. That was a definite eye opener. Even though I knew about slavery in Ghana I didn't know the severity of it all. Going through all the cell rooms and learning about the suffering was overwhelming, the tour guide did a good job.

Finally I am able to get internet at my uncles place and tell you wonderful people about my time... I have to tell you from now people here are stingy with their internet so it may take a while for these entries but anyway....

First off, we reached our home at my grandparents house and got settled in our new rooms. Surprisingly, I was able to pick my room and the room I got is so nice, its more like a suite even though the house is pretty old. I personally just like the fact that it has couches and my own bathroom. So naturally the rest of the house would be big because my room so I end up getting lost without my dad there as a guide.

And did I mention they have servants and a driver? *love it*. But thats enough gushing about my house, I have finally been reunited with my sweet grandfather, the only thing is that he is pretty old and pretty sick so he didnt really realize I was there until two days later lol, but its ok because I still love him. Me and my dad have gone around seeing other grandparent (oh yeah I forgot to mention my grandfather was a ladies back in the day so I have a lot of grandmothers hehe). So far I am pretty happy and relaxed with the warm weather and such since this week is just meet and greets, next week is where the real fun begins. I have more pictures but they are in my dads camera so that will come in the next entry.

Stay Tuned!!!

Ok Sorry guys I had like ten min to write the last one so here is a follow up!!!

In Amsterdam, most of the tourist place have canals in between them so me and my dad went on a cruise and took some pretty good pictures. But I have to say the men here are ....HOT. I could manage to get a picture of one guy who, now that I think only looked good when he smile so there may me critiques on it but I guess you had to be there.

Fortunately it got warmer as the day went and we were able have a good time with it. the train we took was PACKED. the way getting there we could not even sit down, we had to stand for 40min which kind of sucked I have to admit. Anyway we saw a lot of beautiful buildings and structures and stuff but it all had to end when my monthly headache showed up unexpectedly and had to pay to go to the washroom. That was just not cool. Honestly who does that?!?!?

So we have reached amsterdam and it is bloody cold in this place but we cannot very well stay inside the whole 8 hours we are here. We took a train to amsterdam centraal and got some food but funny enough stayed in the station for about 40min. while I was trying to will myself to face the cold, i noticed that there are real hotties in the netherlands that I never realised before and very tall women but mostly hot guys. Ok i think we are about to face our temperature fear soon so it "see you later" till we reach Ghana.

P.S. ahhh the hotties!!!