2020

2G or Not 2G?

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In a month, I’m running a workshop on 5G in Chicago for the DOE. Here in Ghana, there are times the real question is do we have 2G? However 2G is so slow, it is nearly impossible to do anything except WhatsApp — it is why it has taken over the world as the messaging of first resort wherever you live.

Anyway… sorry for the delay.

We wrapped up our training and meetings in Gushiegu and headed back toward Tamale. We made a brief stop in Zamashegu, the Komba village where we started our first audio recordings back in 2013.  Our friends have been so patient, teaching us the local customs, traditions, and music of northern Ghana.  

A Traditional Home in Ghana. Stones hold up the cooking pot, a hollow log and hammer for mashing cassava and grains, and a small pig hut.
Too shy to come out for a photo, but smiling on the inside :-)
The beautiful mother, with handmade jewelry and magnificent scarf.

Hospitality is part of the culture here in Ghana.  We are always greeted with “You’re Welcome”, and a handshake.  Women often bow slightly.  When we walk toward someone’s home, they rush toward us and take our bags.  A guest should not lug gear on their back or in their arms into someone’s home – how rude!  Once inside and seated, formal introductions begin and water bags, stacked on a tray are served.

1/2 Liter water bag — how most people who can afford clean water get it.

Ray has injured his foot and cannot drive.  I’m happy to help, but there are times that crowded roundabouts are a bit challenging :-) as we drove through Tamale, we stopped to visit Becky, Silvia, and Sarah, the women who run the Colwod Batik store out of a shipping container in a parking lot between buildings.  

Colwod is a ministry helping provide for women in need.  They handmake all their fabrics and have sewn dresses and shirts for us.  We purchased a few souvenirs to support their work and our friends back home and then continued on to Buipe.

Africa, Beth, and JoshG

Here, we will be start recording people from the Gonja tribe.  We look forward to hearing the local songs of the church choirs.  We will be starting our work soon, so more later….

The metal screens have some holes. Fortunately, a little nylon line and some creative anchors, and we are safe.

Ok… more later… I found a way to get Net by driving to a nearby town. So maybe another post sooner rather than later.

Tomorrow…. choirs :-)

6 thoughts on “2G or Not 2G?”

  1. Sorry to hear about Ray’s foot! Tell him that we will be praying specifically for that. Thanks for taking the ordinary details in African culture and describing them so well for us, Pete. It is beautiful to see and read about!! Love to both of you.

    1. His foot is much better, thanks. He was able to drive to the store yesterday, so he can manage the truck pedals…

    1. Thanks. They loved the color and the message. We need to start looking for another one for next time, it has become a tradition.

  3. We love the blog! Beautiful pictures of the beautiful people there. We especially liked seeing the
    Jesus Film Easy Riders! ?? We will keep praying!!!

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