Going good in Ghana

Notes from another planet...I am up and running today. It is 8:45 your time. I have taken photos of my office and the chickens outside. We are located on a dirt road away from paved roads in this teeming city. Almost all people walk here as cabs are not affordable for them; hence, almost all are thin and are accustomed to walking great distances. The street vendors are everywhere and women carry their wares or groceries on their heads with amazing balance. Also, I have been briefed by Kwame' and will get my apt. on Monday.

As told to my family, the U.S. Embassy is less than accomodating and looks like a fortress/prison. Security there has been outsourced. Where are the U.S. Marines that have always guarded these institions for us? Oh, I forgot, our soldiers are busy elsewhere. Why don't we just outsource our entire govt? I know, that is a rhetorical question.

I will likely travel soon so I can meet some of the other media lawyers. The fax machine does not seem to work as well as hoped, but all here is W-I-P and I am being patient. The fax # here is 233 21 221084, if anyone wants to try. I am enjoying the food as it is all spicey and to my liking, much to Kwame's surprise. I am spending the day in the room as I catch up on my email from the office. My new mobile broadband access works, but opening to attachments is very slow. I have photos to send and will try that next, but I do want to get message to all ASAP. Please send comments if you get this and have the time to do so. CHEERS!