Wow, I can't believe it's been over a month since I've posted anything. I tried a few weeks ago but ran out of time on the internet before I could send. I am now in Cape Coast, and have been sworn in as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Our swearing in was nice and included the new Ambassador. My host family made me a dress, which matched my sisters and my brother had an outfit with the same fabric. The funny part was the other PCT named Sarah had the same fabric. It was funny.

I left Techiman just two days ago. My host family was great, especially my sister Dorothy. I will miss her and am sure I will see her again in the next two years. About two weeks ago I got a little sick, but am fine now. I did have to get some blood taken to be sure it wasn't malaria, which I knew it wasn't. The nurse pricked me a few times, which wasn't fun, but she was really cute and nice. She kept apologizing, which at the time I didn't know she was doing. I thought she was telling me to stop moving. When I found out she was actually saying sorry, I liked her even more. It was sweet.

My actually village is Mosomagor. Right now I am in Cape Coast so I can get some essentials before heading to the village. I have accumulated more stuff and my bags are quite heavy. I still can't believe it's December.

Thanksgiving was wonderful, one I will always remember. Our training group (49 of us) decided that we would have a traditional dinner. The Peace Corps gave us three turkeys, which some of my fellow trainees slaughtered and cooked, I did not choose to be a part of that. They then cooked the turkeys. We all made various food. Erin, a friend from Michigan/Illinois, and I chose to make cucumbers and onions. It was hard to find vinegar but we found some cider vinegar and made it with that. I couldn't believe what people made. We had the best apple crisp, stuffing, vegetables, turkey, etc. It was really a great celebration. I think it was the first time since arriving in Ghana that I was completely stuffed!

Let's see....it's been so long I'm trying to think of what's been happening.

Now that I'm going to site I think I'll be able to post more. It'll take me a while to get into a routine but I'm sure I will shortly. Thank you for your support - I love reading my emails, letters, and posts. I treasure all of them.

Sarah