Crazy Week!

So, a quick update on what the past week has consisted of for me!

Saturday: 8 hour hike up Wli Falls, the highest waterfall in West Africa.

Sunday: Rest and recovery from the long hike at a nearby lodge.

Monday - Wednesday: Working in Ho at one of our production sites. Myself and another intern had to teach them new patterns as well as new batik stamps.

Thursday - Friday: Timing exercises at a production site in Ashaiman. The first day I had to time how long it took a team of seamstresses to complete an order of eight skirts, but I had to stop timing any time they were distracted or not actually working. The next day I timed each step in the process of creating an Eli dress. They were long days.

So, despite my brief descriptions, it was certainly a tiring but informative week! I had to do a lot of traveling between production sites. I am glad I got to see so many places though, and spend several days observing the mamas. I have a better appreciation and understanding of the work they do now! Tonight I am back in Accra and tomorrow I head to Cape Coast where I will stay for the next month!

Viewing the falls from the mountain top

Celebrating the completion of the hike by taking a dip under the lower falls