Last night was wonderful! I watched the Ghana vs. USA football game with some friends at a local hotel that has a big screen tv. Being able to watch the game while in Ghana was amazing. The people I was with were so worried when Ghana did not score after the first minute because for most of the recent Ghana games they have been only been able to score one goal. When it went into overtime they got really worried and then when they scored so quickly in overtime the place went wild.
After the game was over we left to go home through a couple of small towns and we drove through lots of crowds of people running through the streets, carrying the Ghana flag and drumming. What made this really interesting was that the game was played on a Saturday which is funeral day. What this means for those of you who have not been to Ghana is that most of the people who attended the game had been drinking apatashe for the whole day and were pretty drunk.
While I would have loved to see the celebration in town I don't enjoy being around large crowds of drunk people whether I am here or back in the states. The next game will be on Tuesday and it will be great to be able to watch it in town again on the big screen made out of the white sheet.
Sorry US but Ghana wanted it more.
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Hey rebecca its shane gray from school I'm so proud of you for doing what your doing, good girl. I've sponsored a child in rwanda her name is nadine and I would love to go see her. So how are you, I sent you a request on facebook, but I see know why you haven't responded. Well I'm happy for you. Put more information on exactly what kind of work your doing there. Ill be lookin for more updates soon. Have fun good bless and stay safe
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