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Owen in Zambia: Lusaka
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Monday, May 21, 2007. Excerpt from my journal:. The monitor on the airplane. Later on the flight,. Sunrise over the Kalahari. The road from the airport. Our first full day in Lusaka was unbelievably draining. Jet lagged, and terrified of thieves (the first workshop of our in-country training was on avoiding pickpockets), we were sent out into the busy Solwezi. Market on a scavenger hunt to find a list of items given to us only in Nyanja. This excerpt from my journal sums it up well:. 2007, 2:26PM,. Volun...
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Owen in Zambia: Going Home
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Saturday, August 25, 2007. I can't believe my time in Zambia has come to an end. Early tomorrow afternoon I will be getting onto a plane which will be the first leg of my trip home. As of August 27th, I will be in Canada. After that, it's a few days of EWB reintegration training and then I will be fully back into normal life. Sitting with Elias on my last weekend. Grocery store in Lusaka. Now for the other question: am I excited to leave Zambia? Take care everyone,. Safe trip home Owen. Have a safe set o...
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GhanaBryn: April 2006
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My name is Bryn Ferris and I just finished my second year at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). I set up this blog because I'm spending this summer working abroad with Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in Ghana! I'm working with the Rural Aid Action Programme (RAAP) where I'll be based around Hain in the Upper West region. Sunday, April 30, 2006. Thoughts before predeparture training. I’m sitting on the plane to. And I only wish I could describe what I feel. And they’re still overwhelming now. All I ca...
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GhanaBryn: August 2006
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My name is Bryn Ferris and I just finished my second year at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). I set up this blog because I'm spending this summer working abroad with Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in Ghana! I'm working with the Rural Aid Action Programme (RAAP) where I'll be based around Hain in the Upper West region. Sunday, August 20, 2006. Men yell directions in tongues I don’t know. While the women sell the world on their head. The children could be unhappy without fancy toys. And as darkness ...
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GhanaBryn: May 2006
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My name is Bryn Ferris and I just finished my second year at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). I set up this blog because I'm spending this summer working abroad with Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in Ghana! I'm working with the Rural Aid Action Programme (RAAP) where I'll be based around Hain in the Upper West region. Saturday, May 27, 2006. Stranger in a Strange Land. I’ve finished reading what is likely to be the first of many books this summer. Highly educated Ghanaians, some with one or more u...
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GhanaBryn: Glossary:
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My name is Bryn Ferris and I just finished my second year at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). I set up this blog because I'm spending this summer working abroad with Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in Ghana! I'm working with the Rural Aid Action Programme (RAAP) where I'll be based around Hain in the Upper West region. Saturday, April 01, 2006. ActionAid is an international NGO that is a huge supporter of RAAP. Engineers Without Borders Canada is the organisation who sent me on this placement.
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GhanaBryn: February 2007
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My name is Bryn Ferris and I just finished my second year at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). I set up this blog because I'm spending this summer working abroad with Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in Ghana! I'm working with the Rural Aid Action Programme (RAAP) where I'll be based around Hain in the Upper West region. Monday, February 05, 2007. A reflection on cultural differences. After my first month in Ghana. My reaction after Ghana's first World Cup victory. Some personal struggles (guilt).
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GhanaBryn: June 2006
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My name is Bryn Ferris and I just finished my second year at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). I set up this blog because I'm spending this summer working abroad with Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in Ghana! I'm working with the Rural Aid Action Programme (RAAP) where I'll be based around Hain in the Upper West region. Tuesday, June 27, 2006. I dare you to ask a Ghanaian if that second goal was offside. Posted by Bryn @ 12:54 PM. Links to this post. Friday, June 23, 2006. Ghana 2, USA 1. He also sc...
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GhanaBryn: July 2006
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My name is Bryn Ferris and I just finished my second year at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). I set up this blog because I'm spending this summer working abroad with Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in Ghana! I'm working with the Rural Aid Action Programme (RAAP) where I'll be based around Hain in the Upper West region. Wednesday, July 26, 2006. The one moment I'll definitely never forget was when I had the great fortune of witnessing the arrival of the infamous US Food Aid. They are good farmers to...