Because the Konor (King of Krobo) is in the United states right now. I was unable to meet with him to recieve his blessing. I had to meet with the elders instead. I first met with Uncle Charles a 96 year old elder on the royal council. He said that I was welcome here in Odumase. I next met with Nano Mettah Koli (86). He poured libation for me and asked the spirit/protectors to bless my time in Odumase and help me accomplish my mission. When he poured libation, he used Jamican rum. He offerend me some after the libation and since it is impolite to refuse, I took some. We then went to see Uncle Mensah Sakite. He poured a Gin libation and gave me his blessings. I had some gin as well.
By the time I had dinner with Juliana (the headmistress of the school and my host) and her husband Samuel. I was a bit typsy. We had Banku and Palmnut soup with boiled eggs. Juliana and Samuel have been such gracious hosts, they have ensured that I have been very well fed. Juliana walked me back to my guesthouse and I invited her up to my balcony where we drank Fantas and discussed education, how you can see the stars here vs. in NYC, and I showed her a picture album of my family. By the end of the album, Juliana was able to identify my brothers, sister, and parents. She makes me feel very welcome in Ghana. It is as if she has become my Ghana mother and I her U.S. daughter.
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