A glimpse of Palestine

A major motivation behind my desire to travel is the want to learn about other cultures, other peoples. The Palestinian people are one who are frequently demonized in the Western media, however behind all the politics is real flesh and blood, people trying to live their lives each day, just as we do. Here's an excellent peek at their efforts. I invite you to take a moment to really explore each of the pictures, there's so much to experience.

Delayed

Regretfully, Cori and I have accepted that discretion is the better part of valor. We will postpone our departure to Ghana by about a month as I heal from a second ruptured Achilles tendon. I'll be in a cast for about the next two weeks, then in a boot for about four to six weeks after that. During the first three to four weeks in the boot I'll gradually begin to walk with weight on my left foot. My aim is to be walking without crutches by the time we fly out.

We haven't selected a fly-out date yet, but it will probably be around October 1.

Coffins From Ghana

Okay, obviously I hope I don't have to witness these in use. However, the Ghanaians certainly know how to have a send-off.

This is a picture of Ghanaian coffins.

Here are more



(h/t miss footloose)

My New Cast

Here's the latest cast


I'll be in this one for about 10 days before the doctor will remove it, check the Achilles, and place me back in a new cast.

Now they'll let us in

Today we received in the mail our multiple-entry visas from the Ghanaian Embassy in Washington DC. Good for 5 years, these visas will allow Cori and me to come and go from Ghana as we please!
Of course, when we go to Ghana is still up in the air. I'll know more after I visit my doctor tomorrow.