Something special

Wow! I've just had an amazing weekend. On Friday we packed our bags and headed off to the trotro stop. The guide book said the public transport to Nkoranza was from the racecourse. I was expecting to see an old dirt race track and maybe a few stables. I definitely wasn't expecting to see a sprawling shantytown built upon an old race track. After a half hour walk we arrived at a small hut with a sign to Nkoranza and bought our tickets. We showed how british we were when we asked 'What time does the trotro leave?'. They laughed and replied when it's full!
So after a cramped 2hour journey we arrived in Nkoranza and travelled to our guest house. We stayed in a truly amazing place, called the 'Hand in Hand' community. After arriving a little late they showed us to our stone huts with outside showers. On our way to dinner we met Bob who lives in the community. His wife Ineke, a dutch doctor, set up the community to care for mentally handicapped children and adults in Ghana. Bob spoke with pride of his remarkable wife's achievements, Ineke who helped set up Health Insurance in Ghana and last week was honoured by the president. Bob invited us into their home where he showed us his extensive book collection, he is a man who loves knowledge. It was a pleasure to spend time with Bob over the weekend, he spoke with passion as he described the life 'Hand in Hand' community has created for many children who were often abandoned by their parents.
As we ate breakfast, we were joined by Emanuella - a beautiful little girl. Who was rejected by her mother at Christmas after being born with no limbs. She smiled while Bob sang old love songs to her. He described the night Emanuella had arrived into their community after her mother had threatened to abandon her in the bushes.
On Saturday, we visited a monkey sanctuary and in the afternoon we relaxed at a beautiful waterfall. Standing under the waterfall was a gorgeous way to cool down from the hot african heat.