Follow my time as a development worker for EWB in Ghana. So, how was Ghana? 8221; I certainly had the tools to deal with The Question itself. Have the tools, however, to deal with the fact that it would be asked of me nearly every time I reunited with anyone. It became exhausting almost immediately. Beyond the exasperation of hearing the same question over and over again, I was tired of being asked because I really.

Life as an ewb jf in zambia. I arrived back in Mpongwe Wednesday to lend support to all of the agents here that are involved with the prepaid vouchers. My friend Cholwe holding the flyer I designed.

Just another EWB JF in Zambia. I think of moments where I have truly felt happy and comfortable. Eating breakfast with my host mom in Mkushi while she teaches me Bemba. Playing games with my hosts sisters on a Sunday afternoon in the dirt. Having a flat tire after an hour of drivin.

Ideas about a summer in Malawi. On August 13, 2011. During my time here we were in the dry season, or winter season. Rains usually go up to May or June, but this year by early-May they had stopped. We had some few drizzles and 3 days of heavy rain up until now. Winter in the tropics is simply not comparable to winter in Canada, but it was cold! When the winds stopped a bit, they were off to catch some fish. Nsima with beans, potatoes, and bean leaves. Checking toilets, checking my learning.

If somebody ever tells you that there is something better than little feet running after your bicycle so that little hands can pull the hair from your legs, you are talking to a liar my friend.

Thoughts and updates from my summer working with Engineers Without Borders in Ghana. Monday, 15 August 2011. Today felt like the first day of a new job - woke up feeling excited and a little nervous about what the day would bring. I started off with directions in hand and embarked on a crazy journey through Accra to find the office located in a place called Adenta.