It never ends; and who would want it to?!

I would like to amend my last post: the other day I saw Ama giving the dogs food and attention. I have also named the dogs: Bosco and Sal. I will post pictures later.

The best part about this country is that you can't think. I was feeling homesick when I left the internet the other day, then went out and got completely lost (as per usual) and was helped by so many random people on the street. One woman, after speaking to my host mother, almost got in a cab with me (baby on the back) to make sure I made it home. I told her I could make it, and thanks very much. I had completely forgotten about feeling homesick, and when I spoke to my mother that evening I was able to laugh with her instead of mope.

Kumasi has been a great experience. We have started dance classes (what other program offers this awesome-ness?!) and it has been a blast.

We also had one of the most out-of-this-world experience at a shrine the other day. It was an introduction into traditional religion and none of us knew what was coming. We met the priestess (Nana) who didn't speak english and so everything needed to be translated. After introductions and some minor dancing, she went on her own to call on the spirit for possession.

The next time we saw her what greeted us was a spirit from the North. We were told this because "he" greeted with "Kubi kubi!" and shook with his left hand, a practice only in the North. He danced with a ritual, white powder was thrown everywhere and we were all invited to dance with him as individuals.

Then we were given the opportunity to meet with him individually and be "blessed" and "ask any questions, hear about our futures." I was intimidated. And frightened. As someone who doesn't believe in fate, I didn't want to hear anything about my future. I'm not comfortable with anyone telling me what's about to happen to me, largely because I believe in doing random things and going on adventures purely because I don't know what's going to happen. It took a little convincing, but I ended up meeting with "him." It's all part of the experience, right? And the number one thing about this trip is that I want to regret nothing.

It turned out to be incredible. Absolutely out of this world, but incredibly good for me. I learned nothing about my immediate future, and he told me things that related to my life that were powerful without being direct and even creepy. It's hard to explain, and I don't think that I can ever relate the experience as well as it was received, but I'll try in person if ever we get to talking about it when I come home. I also have many photos to share, I'll post them soon!