No water, No fun

Just hit a week here and things are going smoothly for the most part. My Ghanaian roommate, Audrey, is awesome and is really helping me adjust to Ghana. There are some unforseen things that are causing problems for me...namely the loss of water in my dorm. It went out for two days which for a person who doesnt shower three times a day is not a big deal. However for me, it was nearly a catastrophe. My thrice daily shower routine was inhibited and toilets and sinks were not working. I turned, confused to Audrey, and asked what we were to do. After laughing for a second, she told me to just go fetch a bucket of water and shower with that. An interesting experience for me...you really have to ration the water so you dont run out and have to run out of the shower naked and soapy to get more. So that put a cramp in my shower style. Luckily water is back on and life as I know it can proceed. No longer will I be that strange smelly white girl. Classes are interesting and some number almost a thousand students. Pretty intense. But at least I think I am going to have 4 day weekends! This weekend we are going to the castles in Cape Coast where slaves were kept before being sent to various imperial assholes. Dont know what to expect...should be intense. Thanks for the love letters and keep em coming. Off to the beach!