I've gotten used to saying goodbye to friends we've made here in Ghana now, as everyone's time here is limited and unfortunately I couldn't have all my friends stick around until Alan and I leave to head somewhere else. It's always hard saying goodbye because it are these friends that make Accra feel like home, a temporary home, but nonetheless a home. Yesterday I had a final day of shopping fun with my friend Alena who I've worked with for the last 1 1/2 years at the NGO I've been involved with. Alena is from Switzerland and has been heavily involved with the NGO, which has it's headquarters in Switzerland. She's returning there to be in charge of fundraising. On her last day in Accra, I took her around with my driver, since she does not have such a luxury, and we hit all the good spots for handicrafts so she could load up on gifts for her friends and family back home. We took Eli along and it was a great day. Eli had the most fun shopping for Kente cloth, which is a traditional woven cloth sewn into placemats, table runners, and other household items. The bright colors kept his attention!
I will miss her, but as one friend leaves, more come along. Just this week I've made a new Scottish friend who I'll start taking morning walks with, and today I just met a Pakastani woman in my building who has a 5-month old boy...a perfect playmate for Eli. And the little chap's name is Ali so I think it was meant to be!
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