Day 1: After two days of traveling, we've finally arrived in Africa! After our plane ride, we took a bus to the Sealane Hotel and then traveled to the Joshkrisdan Home. We visited with all of the children for a few hours, dancing, drumming, and learning about one another.

A few memories from the day:
1. Jill, by some miracle, got moved to first class for the length of the ten hour flight.
2. Gib almost got arrested in JFK/ threatened national security when he left his bag unattended.
3. Emma G. (aka 'squirt') made a new friend on the side of the Ghanaian highway, and traded a friendship bracelet to prove it.
4. Bonded with our bus driver, Michael, over Michael Jackson and Rihanna.
5.  Got to meet with the kids at the home and had lessons in African dance and drumming.

We all thought it was amazing how open and welcoming all of the kids at the home were. As soon as we stepped off the bus we were getting hugs and hearty hello's from everyone around us. They were all stoked for us to be there, and so ready to teach us new things as well as learn from us. (We taught a few of them the Macarena). All in all, it was an amazing first day and we are all unbelievably excited for what tomorrow brings.