Sunday we met with John Abugri, a health educator at the local nursing school. He has helped us in the past in meeting with the community and conducting individual health assessments. We also met with Wilson, the District manager of Ghana Water Company, as well as the operator of the Axim system, Robert (who will be a huge asset to our progress). We rode on the back of their operations truck through town, and to all of the different parts of the existing water system (which is actually quite extensive). We felt a bit as if we were in a parade as we drove through town - children were shouting greetings, and waving along the way, "Abruni, how are you?!". It sounds almost like they are singing. Everyone has been very friendly here. We got a chance to walk through the neighborhood in lower part of town where most of the fishermen and their families live - the area we intend to serve. It was a very humbling experience, and reminded us all of exactly why we are here. Many of the residents came out to greet us as we walked by, and offered to accompany us along the path to town. Again, everyone has been extremely kind. Another busy day today, better get going...
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