The thirty-day fast for Ramadan ended over the weekend with thousands of Muslims filling the streets of Tamale on their way to celebrate. Alhaji Sulemana (our landlord) came over to the house to greet us as well. It was also the 100th birthday of the first Ghanaian president, Kwame Nkrumah (who died in 1972), so Monday was a national holiday.
Stopped at COLWOD yesterday to find the young women hard at work as they continue to create a variety of beautiful articles - dresses, shirts, tablecloths, napkins, aprons, headbands, handbags, etc., etc. A myriad of color and design is reflected in the fabrics, sometimes making it difficult to select one over another.
Electricity went off three times last night but only for a few minutes a clip. Water, however, is much more plentiful this year although still not fit to drink.
Looks like I'll have to do my share of marketing tomorrow - more than just picking up the usual items I get when in town. Godwin has been AWOL for a few days and the kitchen has become my sole domain. Will rely on an old Jersey stand-by meal tonight - pasta with garlic & oil accompanied by a can of "back-up" baked beans that I spotted on one of the local food mart shelves the other day. Should be able to doctor those up with a little onion and herbs.
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