In the Cafe Next to the Monkey

I am currently writing in the Internet Cafe at the University, which is located next to a monkey on a leash attached to a tree. Life is wonderful. Yesterday we had Twi lessons, lecture on the geography of Ghana by a very important local leader, drum lessons all afternoon. Today we had a lecture on religion in Ghana, which interests me immensely, and on the educational system in Ghana. The lecture on religion made me realize that I may want to do my ISP on spirituality in Ghana, learning about deities, festivals involving Kings and spirt possession... very similar to what I have been studying in some of my World Arts and Cultures classes. I feel so liberated walking to the taxi rank in the morning, taking the 50 peswa (about 30 cent) taxi ride to the University, and then walking on the large campus by myself. Everyone on campus is SO friendly... about every third person says goodmorning. Tomorrow I'm taking an African dance class after lectures, which I am so excited about! I am still adjusting to my homestay, it is a bit difficult because it is not very common for the homestay family to eat with you, have long conversations with you, etc. Saturday everyone wants to get together and go to an art market in Accra, to the beach, and then out dancing... and then Sunday we are going to a community to do some more drumming and dancing. I am glad that I have a full day outside of my homestay family where I am comfortable with my friends in my group and people that I meet at the University.  It's not that my family is not friendly, because everyone is having this experience, it's just a cultural difference.  Anyway, I hope you are all well, love from Africa!