In a flurry of emails about what clothes we should pack and how we were going to get the airport, our fearless and unflappable leader, Lincoln, herded all 25 of us on to our direct flight to Accra, Ghana.
But what do a group of SIPA students do on a 10hour flight across the Atlantic? Mari and Cayenne burrowed under their blankets and went sound asleep before take off. Lorelei and Shannon quizzed each other the latest fashion and gossip in US Weekly before moving onto the Economist. Sam and I “oohed and awed” and sampled all the products in the Delta Airlines goodie bag, popped some Ambien, and then tossed and turned the flight away. Leo and Josie enjoyed some wine and dinner, and then stay tuned to both movies, Balls of Fury and Stardust.
Of course, leader Lincoln wrote his application for his summer fellowship, and then studied up on West African history. I guess there is a reason he is in charge! Some well rested, some not so well rested, but we all arrived to Accra safe and sound. At the airport, we were greeted by our tour guides, and teachers, Israel and Raymond. Both are law students whose love for their country, culture, and history is intoxicating. They became fast friends who were not afraid to teach us songs and dances, as well as introduce us to the Ghanaian love of stimulating conversation, laughter, and dirty jokes.
But what do a group of SIPA students do on a 10hour flight across the Atlantic? Mari and Cayenne burrowed under their blankets and went sound asleep before take off. Lorelei and Shannon quizzed each other the latest fashion and gossip in US Weekly before moving onto the Economist. Sam and I “oohed and awed” and sampled all the products in the Delta Airlines goodie bag, popped some Ambien, and then tossed and turned the flight away. Leo and Josie enjoyed some wine and dinner, and then stay tuned to both movies, Balls of Fury and Stardust. 
Of course, leader Lincoln wrote his application for his summer fellowship, and then studied up on West African history. I guess there is a reason he is in charge! Some well rested, some not so well rested, but we all arrived to Accra safe and sound. At the airport, we were greeted by our tour guides, and teachers, Israel and Raymond. Both are law students whose love for their country, culture, and history is intoxicating. They became fast friends who were not afraid to teach us songs and dances, as well as introduce us to the Ghanaian love of stimulating conversation, laughter, and dirty jokes.
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