Warm Welcomes

We messaged my Aunt back home on our way to our hotel to see if she could connect us with her friends who live here in Accra. Within a few minutes we’re getting calls and messages from Mercy and her daughter Lady asking when they could come and greet us and why we did let them know sooner so they could give us a big welcome at the airport.

By time we were checked in and settled they were on their way. They arrived with warm hugs and joyful exuberance. Mercy’s son Junior also came along. They were eager to make sure we were comfortable and excited to help us get to know Ghana. After spending some time chatting at the hotel they chose a great place for us to have dinner.

We went to a restaurant called Buka in Osu, https://bukarestaurant.com/files/buka-food-drin…, where we could try some of the local cuisine. Lady, Mercy and Junior all agreed that we should start with Banku, fermented maize rolled into a ball and served with a stew. I choose okra stew and Sam tried the curried chicken with plantains. Lady ordered the Tilapia for us to try.

All of the dishes were delicious and we had a great time discussing Ghanian food, music and culture. Mercy, Lady and Junior offered to spend time over the weekend showing us around Accra. We are once again feeling blessed.Read more