Comments for Ernest in Ghana http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog My Peace Corps Experience Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:20:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on Mid-Service Crisis by Ellen Clegg http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=9&cpage=1#comment-40 Ellen Clegg Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:32:59 +0000 http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=9#comment-40 Hi, Ernest, Good analysis of the African situation. I was a Peace Corps vol in Ouagadougou from 1979 to 1982 (TEFL) and observed many of the same things you describe. It's often difficult to realize that Africans are their own worst enemies--much as they would like to blame the powers that colonized them. I traveled a lot in Ghana. What village are you in? I had a close friend in Tamale. Also, remember trying to drive the road between Kumase and Accra--full of potholes--I never got the truck out of 2nd gear. Is it still the same? Good luck with your assignment. What project are you working on? Look forward to seeing more of your blog. Ellen Hi, Ernest,
Good analysis of the African situation. I was a Peace Corps vol in Ouagadougou from 1979 to 1982 (TEFL) and observed many of the same things you describe. It’s often difficult to realize that Africans are their own worst enemies–much as they would like to blame the powers that colonized them. I traveled a lot in Ghana. What village are you in? I had a close friend in Tamale. Also, remember trying to drive the road between Kumase and Accra–full of potholes–I never got the truck out of 2nd gear. Is it still the same?

Good luck with your assignment. What project are you working on?
Look forward to seeing more of your blog.

Ellen

]]> Comment on Arrived safely by Henry Rayburn http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=1&cpage=1#comment-39 Henry Rayburn Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:08:27 +0000 #comment-39 Ernest, Glad you are doing well and that you have crossed over so many hurdles. Your documentation is so important and will help other volunteers in the future. Most of my documentation went home in the form of letters to my family. I still have them and they are very helpful in putting together exactly what happened. In the second year, I really found a program of teaching art that really worked and it was because I just did what I really enjoyed doing the most, creating art and teaching art. And keeping it cheap and simple. Everything just came together to support me after that. Stay with it you are definitely on the right track. Am enjoying the series of experiences. Henry Rayburn Ernest,

Glad you are doing well and that you have crossed over so many hurdles. Your documentation is so important and will help other volunteers in the future. Most of my documentation went home in the form of letters to my family. I still have them and they are very helpful in putting together exactly what happened. In the second year, I really found a program of teaching art that really worked and it was because I just did what I really enjoyed doing the most, creating art and teaching art. And keeping it cheap and simple. Everything just came together to support me after that.

Stay with it you are definitely on the right track. Am enjoying the series of experiences.

Henry Rayburn

]]> Comment on Money in Ghana by Tenetta http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-38 Tenetta Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:37:45 +0000 http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=8#comment-38 Bricks of Cedis, huh? It must suck to be a teller in Ghana. It sounds like you are having the time of your life. Don't wait so long between updates. Those of us toiling through our mundane existance get to live vicariously through you. Even if it is for only a few paragraphs. We'd also like more pictures please! Take Care T Bricks of Cedis, huh? It must suck to be a teller in Ghana. It sounds like you are having the time of your life. Don’t wait so long between updates. Those of us toiling through our mundane existance get to live vicariously through you. Even if it is for only a few paragraphs. We’d also like more pictures please!

Take Care
T

]]> Comment on Money in Ghana by Janet Hou http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-36 Janet Hou Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:47:50 +0000 http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=8#comment-36 Hi Ernest, I almost feel like I am there with you. Your descriptions are a true insider's view of the country of Ghana. I hope you continue to do well! Thanks for sharing your stories. Janet Hi Ernest,
I almost feel like I am there with you. Your descriptions are a true insider’s view of the country of Ghana. I hope you continue to do well! Thanks for sharing your stories.
Janet

]]> Comment on Money in Ghana by Edward Hsu http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-35 Edward Hsu Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:06:36 +0000 http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=8#comment-35 Hey Ern! Your time in Ghana sounds like an amazing experience! Nancy and I are so jealous of you, we only wish we had the guts to step away from the endless rat race back here to partake in something as fulfilling and life-changing as the Peace Corps. We're glad we get to vicariously through you though, you make us proud! Take care of yourself, and we hope to meet up with you when return home! Ed and Nancy Hey Ern!

Your time in Ghana sounds like an amazing experience! Nancy and I are so jealous of you, we only wish we had the guts to step away from the endless rat race back here to partake in something as fulfilling and life-changing as the Peace Corps. We’re glad we get to vicariously through you though, you make us proud! Take care of yourself, and we hope to meet up with you when return home!

Ed and Nancy

]]> Comment on Money in Ghana by Todd Renaud http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-34 Todd Renaud Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:23:00 +0000 http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=8#comment-34 Hey Ernest, great to get an update. Do you need us to take a collection up here for you and wire your some $$ for Indian Food? I don't want you to go wanting for so long! Keep in touch. Todd Hey Ernest, great to get an update. Do you need us to take a collection up here for you and wire your some $$ for Indian Food? I don’t want you to go wanting for so long! Keep in touch. Todd

]]> Comment on Teacher Strike by Angela http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=7&cpage=1#comment-13 Angela Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:53:12 +0000 http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=7#comment-13 Hey Ernest, Just dropping by to say hi. Hope everything is good in Ghana! Hey Ernest,

Just dropping by to say hi. Hope everything is good in Ghana!

]]> Comment on Arrived safely by Mary Jane Flores http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=1&cpage=1#comment-12 Mary Jane Flores Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:59:41 +0000 #comment-12 Ernest, It's great to hear from you and read about your adventures in Ghana. I miss your companionship, but am enjoying your updates. You are an amazing individual and I hope to see you again upon your return. MJ Ernest,
It’s great to hear from you and read about your adventures in Ghana.
I miss your companionship, but am enjoying your updates.
You are an amazing individual and I hope to see you again upon your return.

MJ

]]> Comment on Teacher Strike by Dace http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=7&cpage=1#comment-11 Dace Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:12:06 +0000 http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=7#comment-11 Hey Ernest, I have been invited to serve as a secondary science teacher in Ghana with a staging date of June 8. Is it advisable to take along any textbooks? Or are there plenty of resources for science teachers? Anything you would suggest I bring that is essential for either living or teaching? Thanks Ernest! Take care. -Dace Hey Ernest,

I have been invited to serve as a secondary science teacher in Ghana with a staging date of June 8. Is it advisable to take along any textbooks? Or are there plenty of resources for science teachers? Anything you would suggest I bring that is essential for either living or teaching? Thanks Ernest! Take care.

-Dace

]]> Comment on Not Hungry by Connie Holder http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=6&cpage=1#comment-10 Connie Holder Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:41:40 +0000 http://www.ernestkwan.com/blog/?p=6#comment-10 Oh, forgot to sign off! You continued safety and wellbeing are in my thoughts! Oh, forgot to sign off!

You continued safety and wellbeing are in my thoughts!

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