You’re welcome to my breakfast

Each morning this week I’ve woken up to the smell of eggs. I fall out of bed, most likely tangled up in my mosquito net, tell my roommate good morning, and then she welcomes me to her breakfast. In Ghana, you’re welcome to everything. The first week, when we were eating at Tasty Treats, they would always say “You’re welcome” when the buffet was ready. We’d always say thank you back, not realizing that here, it means you are welcome to come and eat. You’re welcome can also mean ‘welcome to Ghana,’ ‘you can have some of this if you want,’ or ‘you can use this anytime.’

In new news: I’m leaving in 6 and a half hours for an extremely spontaneous trip to the North of Ghana. A small group decided yesterday that they wanted to go up to the national park and to a hippo sanctuary from tomorrow, Thursday, until Monday. Two hours ago, Kelly and I decided we wanted to go with!! Keep us in your thoughts this weekend, as travel here isn’t exactly ideal (but it’s nothing to worry about, mother…). Talk to you Monday!