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after spending a long day in the library and around campus last week, amanda and i had a realization... we are the goofy foreign exchange students of KNUST. perhaps you've seen us on your own campus sporting capris, sleeveless shirts, and over-the-shoulder bags. we are rarely found alone, frequently ride bikes, and enjoy speaking in our native tongues. the average KNUST male dresses in leather shoes, slacks, and a button down shirt. i, however, have chosen to defy these conventions with my sandals, shorts, and t-shirts. these wardrobe selections are less of a fashion statement than they are a survival mechanism to endure the 100 degree afternoons; although i do think i look pretty fly in my chacos.

mangoes and maize are in season (i say maize because that is how ghanaians refer to corn, not just because i really like alliteration) and i have been enjoying them regularly; lots of times we can pick mangoes right off of the trees!

tomorrow amanda and i are traveling to cape coast to visit with friends and to attend a musical show. my friend jones has been working on what he refers to as an opera for his independent research project. the opera tells several stories about kweku ananse (a spider) through high life and hip life music. the show features some of the biggest names in ghanaian music, none of whom you've probably ever heard of (reggie rockstone, maybe?).

my firing with frank has been postponed until saturday so i will be returning early to kumasi to help stoke the kilns. i was going to bring smoar and grilled cheese ingredients to cook over the fire, but then realized marshmallows and cheese don't exist here; nor do any dairy products for that matter, i haven't had a glass of milk in three months.

who's playing floralia???? does anyone still read this???

love, dane