On Monday when we went to the school for the mentally challenged most of the kids had been picked up by their parents. The ones that were left wanted to just draw and color. A lot of them love writing out the letters and numbers. It was sad seeing them go and I wish we had more time there, but I would love to come back to see them again. My last day at the school was Wednesday and I was so sad to be leaving them already. They already had a special place in my heart. I just wish there was more that I could do to help them. Rachelle and I bought some of their bookmarks that they weaved themselves. We asked one of the teachers what he teaches them and all he could say was that he takes them on walks. We kept asking what he does academically, and he would dodge the question. If the teachers took the time to actually teach the kids and see where they are individually they would be excelling. The kids there are so smart and just need someone to believe in them. The vocational teacher, Michael, has such an amazing vision for the kids. He wants to help them so much and wants them to do good. He loves those kids so much, and I wish all the teachers there would be like that.
On Wednesday we did go to the school for the deaf because we will be cleaning their classrooms. I loved it there sooooo much too! Thankfully I got to put some of my sign language to use and could communicate some. Also since I am done at the school for the mentally challenged I have been moved to a pre-school outside of town at Christ School. My kids are 1 and 2 years old. At first when we arrived the kids were scared of us since they have never seen a white person. Some cried and some just kept staring and would not get near us. The teachers were teaching them how to add, count, and say the alphabet. They were also making them sing the same 4 songs over and over, which eventually the kids got so bored really fast. I then pulled out some crayons and paper for them to color on and they loved it so much! All of their faces lit up when they figured out that they could color, and they kept tapping us to show us their drawing. There are two down syndrome kids in the class and they were the most excited! Ah they were sooooo cute!! It was nice to see that they were allowed in a regular classroom. The teachers just kept saying to us that they didn't speak, but I did not care.
On Tuesday we climbed the tallest mountain in Ghana which took about an hour to do. The trail was very very steep and you had to climb rocks. Lets just say I had to take several breaks. It was worth it though once you got to the top. The view was incredible! On the way down it was tricky since the rocks were loose and leaves everywhere making it slippery. I did fall quite a bit haha and scratched my leg up. It was intense coming down! Our tour guide though just ran up it and down it... in FLIP FLOPS!!!!!!!
I have been trying some different foods as well. The other day we had grass cutter and it was interesting. With the rice and sauce it actually wasn't bad. Also have had sugar cane, Buflo (its like a donut and a sweet roll together), Ghana popcorn (almost like kettle corn), these egg sandwiches that are only made at night on the streets, and fan ice (ice cream). Next week its goat!!! I am excited! haha there are tons of goats roaming around here. We also did go to a gas station restaurant and had chicken pizza which was delicious!!!!
This weekend we are going to some caves where we get to crawl and rock climb in. Then its off to Lake Volta on Saturday night!! I am excited!!
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