We left Bolga today. It was sad to leave so soon- we have made wonderful friends and had such remarkable experiences while in Bolgatanga. In the short time we spent there, we have been transformed in a way. Getting the chance to know this community was extraordinary, the people we have connected with are so welcoming, energetic, funny, and sweet. There were many times during this trip that we were moved to tears by their kindness and sincerity.
This project has become so much more to each one of us. The people of
Yua, their home, and their life have encouraged us to examine our own lives and ambitions. Yua's biggest dreams for the future are simple: access to clean water, health, food, and education. These dreams are rare in our communities simply because most of us are never without them. Clean water, for us, is as easy as a turn of a knob. In Yua, it is a thing you work hard to obtain. Yet water like food and education is a human right. In this age, why should securing those rights be so difficult? The awful truth is that it is our lifestyle that is rare. Most people in the world live without full access to thier basic human rights.
For sure, we had a long way to go before
Our good friend and advisor Pok drove our team to the station and kindly gave us some hard boiled guinea fowl eggs for the trip. The bus was a little late so we got an opportunity to visit a local leather shop and talk more with Pok. I got stung by an innocent enough bumble bee and David left one of his bags at the station. Aside from this- we left Bolga without a hitch.
We made the trip to
--Danielle
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