Dec 28th

Once again I am amazed at how quickly things change in Africa and how helpful people are. But I'm jumping ahead so let's rewind.

Samuel came to pick me up and take me to his house on Christmas night. As he works on the internet cafe behind the Phoenix, I assumed he lived close by ( I really should know better!). Turns out he lives miles away at Cape Coast which is lovely and close to the beach....a nice beach. He sometimes starts work at 7 am and tells me on those days he leaves around 4.30am to get to work!! Have I mentioned the traffic is crazy here?

Having had almost no sleep, I'm grateful to sink into a sofa and watch tv. Early the next morning we set off to Feta (pretty sure that's not how it's spelt) and spend the day chilling out. I learn that Sam's going away in February and thinking he means for a holiday, I flippantly suggest I look after his house.....he's actually going to live in the US for 5 years and says I can stay in his house for as long as I like when I come back!!!

Yesterday I came back to change TC's and head to Jamestown to see the HIV slum with Ratty...so much for plans. A lost charger means I can't speak to anyone and the banks are still closed. Ho Hum, C'est La Vie.

back at the Phoenix I get chatting to an american guy who knows somebody who used to work for the Ghana Health Commission and now runs an NGO for PLWHA 3 hours away. A phone call is made, and voila-I'm hoping to leave later to day to go and stay with him and see first hand what he is doing.

I'll keep you all posted.

And, Nix....loving every minute. Jelly tots.