Christmas in Ghana

Some photos and comments about our Christmas in Ghana.

Christopher joined us for the holidays.

This tree reminds me of the one in Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas.  At night the vertical strands of flashing lights on the upper one half of the tree make it appear to have illuminated ants running down the surface.  

All dressed up for the holidays.

Christmas shopping.

Last minute gift ideas.  Note the white curb.

Accra's idea of a White Christmas.  All of the curbs along Independence Avenue were painted white during the week before Christmas.  Oops.  Looks like the painters were a little sloppy.

Note the holiday hours.  (click on the picture if needed.)

Christmas dinner.  The chicken doesn't get more fresh than this.

Goat doesn't get any fresher, either.  The goats are tied at the roadside for sale.    

More goats for dinner.  

Sunrise Christmas morning.  The red/orange haze is the harmattan.  I will explain it in my next entry. 

Christmas brunch at the Ghana Accra mission home with the senior missionaries and area presidency/wives.   No goat.  

  Good food and good company.

Here we are taking a Christmas day swim.  We are lounging around the pool, enjoying the heat and talking about our dear friends and family.  

AND WISHING YOU WERE HERE!   Holiday greetings from Ghana.  We send our love.