Jan. 3

Today I was given the opportunity to join Scott's wife Promise, their daughter Stephanie, and a neighbor to go to church. The Church of Pentecost was where we went (my first time going to a Pentecostal church and an African style service). It was quite the experience with everyone dressed in their Sunday best (with me in travel clothes), singing at the top of their lungs, dancing up to the front giving offerings, praying out loud all at once, and all the stares for being the only white person in the church. Overall it was a fun experience to be a part of and witness.

-Nicole

While Nicole was experiencing the African church experience, the rest of us remained at Scott's place to continue working on developing products for Our Talking Hands. It was also our last day to relish the wonderful cooking of Theresa, who we all will miss dearly; her curry chicken was truly amazing. We begged her on bended knees to accompany us along the rest of the trip, but sadly, she was otherwise occupied, so we bade her farewell.

After a brainstorm session in which we discussed ways to improve the products Our Talking Hands was already marketing, we all went next door to a little bar to celebrate our time together. Scott thanked us for our efforts as we all enjoyed our drinks, and shared with us tales of his time with Peace Corps. It was a good end to the day, filled with cold drinks, laughter, and good company. Tomorrow we face another long drive back to Accra, with the prospect of finally reaching the ocean to greet us at the end- something we've all been looking forward to!

-Aaron N.