OK! I am going to try this for a third time!

I will make it quick so I can atleast post something. I am currently living in Hanseau, outside of Techiman. We have our training in Techiman. I live with my host brother and sister. John, 29, and Dorothy, 19. They are really cousins and Dorothy doesn't actually live in the house but she comes over all day and does everything. Making food and cleaning is an all day thing, especially since there are no conveniences like in the U.S.

They are both nice and both speak English. Also in the house is John's senior brother, his wife and their three children. I have my own room, which is split into two areas, a small living room and bedroom. I am sort of by myself, I have my own door to get in. They have also given me a key to the pit latrine so I am the only one currently using it. There is no running water at the house so we take bucket baths, but we do have electricity, which is pretty nice. I still use my flashlights most of the time. Once it gets dark, around 6 pm, everything winds down. I am usually in my room by 7:30 or 8:00 and I read for a little while or listen to music. I am always asleep by 10 pm, I think usually by 9:00. But the roosters, goats, dogs, and people all get up and start making noise before 6:00 am so I'm always awake by then. The roosters actually start around 5 or so.

We will find out our sites tomorrow so I will start my language and get a better idea of what will be my primary project. Everyone is very excited. As soon as I can I will let everyone know where I will be and what I will be doing. Hope everyone is well!

I will be in touch again.

Sarah