Ben Freedlander’s Second Blog

Ben Freedlander on Jul 27th 2008

Since the last blog we have been through a few ups and downs but everything is going well now. We accomplished our community service, which consisted of digging a hole about five feet deep and roughly seven feet in diameter. We then hauled all the dirt up a hill and either mixed it into concrete or spread it around the base of a building that was being constructed.

The whole team worked very well together and I think it was partly due to having a break from each other and the chaperons at night while we stayed at our homestays. Pat, Kalen and I enjoyed our homestay very much and have terrific African outfits to prove it. We were a little sad to leave but after the five hour bus ride to Kumasi we are all happy to say that this is probably the nicest hotel we have stayed in. The best part is easily the hot showers. My first since Sacramento. Today, thanks to our lenient chaperons, we cut out the planned activities and attended a soccer match. The local Asante team against a Libyan team. It was very exciting to say the least but didn’t come close to a CKM game. The Legion easily out ranked the Ghanaian locals in pride and spirit. Another great part of Kumasi is that we have had western food two days in a row. After many meals of chicken and rice cooked in about a million different ways I was delighted to have a double cheese burger. Thanks for the comments on the other blog and I look forward to seeing everyone at home.

Sincerely,
Ben

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5 Responses to “Ben Freedlander’s Second Blog”

  1. The Bergados Jul 27th 2008 at 09:34 pm 1

    Sure hard to believe that the Legion was up to the football crazed rest of the world. You guys are going to have to keep the Legion going next year. It was also so nice to hear how much you enjoyed your homestays. It must have been nice to feel a little bit of that at home feeling. Have a safe rest of the trip.
    The Bergados

  2. retraxit Jul 28th 2008 at 08:58 pm 2

    cheeseburger in paradise…….sounds like a jimmy buffet song

  3. sallyfreedlander Jul 30th 2008 at 12:33 am 3

    Great to read your blog Ben.
    Sounds like you worked hard on the school…digging a ditch and carrying dirt uphill.
    What an opportunity to watch that soccar match! It reminded me of Hugo playing soccar in Costa Rica and breaking his finger!
    Your first hot shower sounded like heaven. So did the cheeseburger.
    Enjoy your last week of travel. Don’t forget, we hit the wall in China too and later wanted to stay longer.
    See you soon! Love Mom

  4. sallyfreedlander Jul 30th 2008 at 08:40 pm 4

    Hi Ben, great to see read your blog! Sounds as if the homestay and hardwork went very well. I can’t wait to see you model your African outfit. Enjoy your last week of travel. Remember how we hit the wall in China and later were ready to stay longer. Mom

  5. sallyfreedlander Jul 30th 2008 at 08:48 pm 5

    Ben, I am NOT losing my mind. I didn’t think my first email posted. Please keep writing – we really enjoy reading your blogs. Mom

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