Ghana-by Tate

Ghana is an interesting stop, to say the least. Of the countries we are visiting I think the fewest people on the ship have been to. By 2020 Ghana is striving to become the first developed country in west Africa.  Currently, I’m not very confident that is going to happen. One of their largest issues is the GDP per capita, it’s only $1,000 USD a year. Day one my dad had a field class with his Social and Sustainable Venturing class. The course had a focus on the global chocolate industry, so they went to a Cocoa plantation. One of … Continue reading Ghana-by Tate

too hot, too cool. by Scott

During our time in Ghana, the days started out hot. And, then got a bit hotter. And a bit more humid. And, then hotter and more humid. Soon, it seemed as if your sweat was sweating. Can you imagine a full body quilt made of perspiration? I can’t quite find the right word to describe it…except to simply say it was just too hot. We spent four days in Ghana. The colors, the music and the food are all embodied with joy. The people are hard-working, upbeat, proud and welcoming. Although it was too hot, Ghana was also just too … Continue reading too hot, too cool. by Scott

not an expert, by Scott

I am not an expert on much, if anything, but I’m always trying to learn more. Book learning can only take us so far. At some point in time, over the course of one’s education in the US, the caste in India and apartheid in South Africa are ‘covered’. I have to admit that I don’t recall when I studied them in school; or what I learned about them. Did it actually get covered? If it did, I most certainly didn’t gain much insight into either. Maybe I wasn’t paying sufficient attention when these topics were discussed. Or maybe sufficient … Continue reading not an expert, by Scott