First update from BFMS

Getting to BFMS was a bit hectic, but once I got here it was really nice. So glad to drop off the huge bag, so glad to see Evelyn, so glad to rest after a few days on the move. Things are quite relaxed in the small village environment compared to the hectic cities. I'm not viewed as a fountain of tourist money or anything, and the people are therefore more genuinely friendly. It's been pretty hot, temperature and humidity are ok but the sun really drains you bad. Haven't really noticed a lot of insects, don't think I've been bitten much so far, hopefully things will stay that way.

Work is ok so far. Kindof boring actually, but that's expected. Mornings will be cutting leaves from trees, afternoons will be processing those leaves. Evenings (after dark) is free time, don't know how I will spend that free time yet, but I will find ways.

Yehudi (the research assistant prior to me) is leaving today, too bad, he was lots of fun.

So things are good, and I expect them to remain that way, but I've only been here a few days and still have several weeks to go. We will be quite busy, and might not be back in town for internet for a few weeks, so if I don't post messages, don't worry!

Not amazing race

4 continents, 12500 miles (?) this hasn't been so amazing. But at least I'm finally in Ghana. Took a taxi to the bus station and bussed to Kumasi right away. Was getting pretty uncomfortable after so long without a real rest point. Anyways, missing lifes little luxuries like warm water and such. And haven't found many people to talk to. The ghanaians are friendly enough, as long as you pay them to be (and not subtle about it)... unfortunately not a great first impression of the country. I'm going to make my way the rest of the trip to BFMS today, hopefully find Evelyn there. Generally not enjoying myself much so far, hope it will get better.
P.S. Heard on the tvs about more bomb attempts in london, weird to think I was just there a day earlier.

About to leave Canada

Well, the wedding here in Waterloo a few days ago went pretty well... torrential downpours and lots of thunder, but still the wedding spirit remained. Now it's my last day here, a bit nervous about going, but I expect things will be alright. No matter what, even if I end up hating it, it will be an experience. Will miss some things from home, but this sort of opportunity doesn't come around every day. So I say à bientôt mes amis, just 10 weeks and I'll be back.

Address

I think this will be my address (I just replaced Evelyn's name by mine), in case anyone wants to write:
Scott Crawford
Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary
Box 181
Nkoranza District, Brong-Ahafo Region
GHANA

I have my passport

It had been delivered to my neighbour. The neighbour didn't drop it off at our place, but luckily when my mom was outside, she saw the neighbour outside, and asked if anything had been delivered to them which should have been for us, and then the guy gave it to us. Still hate Canada Post, but at least I have what I need.

I hate Canada Post

They've lost my passport/visa! It was sent from the Ghana Embassy in Edmonton using XpressPost, paying extra to make it "signature required", earlier this week. It hadn't arrived today, so we called Canada Post. Their system says it was successfully delivered on thursday, though they don't have any signature for it. So who knows what happened to it! So they have to try to track it down. Of course, it's the weekend so they're not going to do anything till monday. And I'm leaving tuesday.

I am going here soon...

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