http://scottdavisanderson.com/blog Peace Corps – exploring sustainable alternatives. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:15:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My mother and Anne have come and gone. I had an amazing time sharing a bit of my life here in Ghana, as well as traveling and discovering new places along the 3 week journey. As we traveled around the country, we poured energy and life into fellow ... http://scottdavisanderson.com/blog/peace-corps/so-quickly-the-time-has-passed/ We have been traveling all around the country since Mamma Aku (born on Wednesday), and Auntie Yawa (born on Thrusday) arrived on the 21st of July.  We started in Accra and have traveled througout the Volta area where I live.  We then went north to Mole National Park and are ... http://scottdavisanderson.com/blog/peace-corps/mamma-aku-auntie-yawo-have-arrived/ I am hanging out in Ho with the current Peace Corps training group. I came and gave them a brief presentation on secondary projects, as I have been working on a few lately. I am anticipating the arrival of my mother and Ms. Anne Bailey, who will be coming to ... http://scottdavisanderson.com/blog/peace-corps/gearing-up-for-an-amazing-experience/ These photos were taken between August 13th, 2009 and April 15th 2010.  Things have gotten easier as I am much more proficient in sign language now, having been immersed at my school now for about 8 months.  I was able to take my trip to the great-hot north, and must ... http://scottdavisanderson.com/blog/peace-corps/photos-of-ghana-round-2/ Here is a hodge-podge of images taken up to my swearing in ceremony back in August.  I am in Accra for the Thanksgiving holiday, being hosted by the US Embassy.  I am still safe, but busy working with the kids, learning how the transition from teaching college students to first ... http://scottdavisanderson.com/blog/peace-corps/ghana-wow-i-am-behind-on-my-posting/ I have been in Ghana for a little more than two months. I have witnessed sounds, sights, and smells, some of which I wish I could bottle and enjoy to my hearts content, and others that I would like to banish from existence for eternity. Thus far, I ... http://scottdavisanderson.com/blog/peace-corps/the-rainy-season/ I arrived safely in Ghana via a direct flight from New York City to Accra International Airport early  morning on June, 4th.  I was greeted by fellow Peace Corps workers serving in Ghana, as well as the training staff and administrators who direct the Peace Corps efforts in Ghana. In the ... http://scottdavisanderson.com/blog/peace-corps/safe-and-happy-in-ghana/ My mother just dropped me off at the airport. I said goodbye to my dad, my dog Luke, but forgot to say bye to my moms dog Nellie. I am sure I forgot a lot of those. For all those I forgot, or did not have ... http://scottdavisanderson.com/blog/peace-corps/headed-to-staging/ I am writing to thank you for your generous donation in support of my bicycle trip across the country. I began my trip on March 6th in San Diego at Ocean Beach, arriving in Saint Augustine on May 13th.  Along the way, I met some of the most unbelievable people and experienced joys that ... http://scottdavisanderson.com/blog/sustainable-vision/more-actions-1-of-145-older-%e2%80%ba-thank-you-for-supporting-my-ride-across-the-usa/ [singlepic=552,320,450,,left][singlepic=553,320,450,,] [singlepic=550,320,240,,left][singlepic=551,320,240,,] Starting point: Hawthorne, FL Ending point: Saint Augustine, FL Total miles on this day: 70.79 Total miles to date: 2762.51 Average MPH: 11.3 Max MPH: 29.1 Saddle time on this day: 6:15:34 Saddle time to date: 243:51:59 http://scottdavisanderson.com/blog/sustainable-vision/by-the-shores-of-saint-augustine/