First Weekend in Ghana--Home Stay.

After the African party at the falls we got in our van a traveled for another hour until we reached the town of Liati Wote where we spent the night in a home-stay. Our hosts, “Robert” and his daughter Gifti, welcomed us into their home. Their kindness and hospitality is indescribable. “Robert”, who was around 60 years old, gave my roommate and me his own room while he slept outside on the floor. Gifti, on the other hand, cooked a delicious dinner with the signature Ghanian spicy sauce for the 14 of us. Their home become our home for the night, with “Robert” repeatedly telling us “Akwaaba! Akwaaba! (Welcome! Welcome!) This is all yours tonight!”

After dinner, they had a surprise for us—members of the village came to play drums for us. While the men played drums and sang, the girls danced and accompanied the men with their lovely voices. We were all speechless. Once they were done, they invited us to dance with them. Although we clearly lacked the rhythm … it was an amazing night.