What you need in Ghana

As seen in the photo, Ghanaian Women dress very simply in cotton materials. While we are there in March, the temperature ranges from 95 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. You will want to dress for this especially while taking the dancing lessons. The sun is very direct as we are near the equator as well.

Personal Care:

You will need all toiletries including soap. None is provided there.

Housing:

The bed has a sheet on the mattress and a very hard pillow. You will want to take something light to cover yourself. If the electricity is working there are ceiling fans in the rooms. Each room has two single beds, a table and small storage cabinet. The flush toilets are just down the walk from the rooms and the showers are inside the same building. You will need your own towel(s).

Attire:

Always wear something on your feet when not on the dance area. Flip flops and sandals are very appropriate there. Just be comfortable. Skirts can actually be the coolest and most comfortable in the climate. I have several cotton dresses to wear over there. Short shorts are ONLY appropriate in the cultural center compound. Don’t wear these in the village or market places. All clothing should be knee length in public. Shirts can be more revealing as some women do go topless or breast feed openly in public.

Other-

Bug spray, Pepto-Bismal, any medications you need (malaria pills), packaged snack foods like granola bars. Camera and film are good, I will be making a video of the trip.

Breakfast usually consists of tea or coffee with bread, bananas, and ground nut (peanut) butter. On occasion, tapioca porridge or omelets may be served.

Lunch and dinner may be pasta or rice dishes with red sauces. Lots of fresh fruit are provided. Just about every evening meal has oranges with it. Protein may come in the form of hard-boiled eggs served warm, chicken or fish.