Return

The Ghana trip has come to an end, and we have safely returned to Flagstaff.

We would like to extend a heartfelt goodbye to all of our new friends and acquaintances.
You will sincerely be missed.

Thank you again to our sponsors, teachers, fellow students, project alumni, in country partners, and Northern Arizona University.

Thank You!

Day 27-28: Dijya Island

Day 27: Traveling

After two days of travel, we have arrived in Dokokro, a peninsula on Lake Volta. This evening we met Dr. Akunzule for dinner to discuss our plans for Dijya island, where we will spend tomorrow night, and will hopefully be installing a simple solar lighting system. We are in the Volta region now, so travel has become difficult. Any direction we go requires crossing water, and although there are a few normal routes, they do not reach the area that we will be going. Tomorrow we will be on a boat for 5 hours in order to reach the clinic where we will be working.

Day 28: Island

We have returned from Dijya Island after a successful trip. The community's welcome was spectacular. The dancing and singing was similar to that in Yua, but had a feel of its own. The solar light installation went smoothly, although the panels look out of place on the thatched roof. Thank you to all who donated material to make this installation possible.

I am excited to see what the future holds for our relationship with the Dijya Island.

Matt

Day 25: Last Day in Yua

Our last endeavors in Yua included adding angle iron supports to the solar array structure and visiting the primary and secondary schools. Visiting the schools was a wonderful experience. We said goodbye to all of the children, thanked them for having us in their village, and told them a little about Flagstaff. We then handed out postcards and took class photos.

We left SWOPA by noon, and were sad to say goodbye. What a wonderful time we have had in Sirigu and Yua! Farewell!