So this blog is all about the interesting creatures I have encountered while in Ghana. I heard about the ants and the importance of doubling up all my Ziploc bags for my snacks because some ants will eat through plastic as well as not throwing food away in my trash, but I clearly underestimated the sophistication of the ants here. They are different sizes and colors, and the hardest working things around. The red ones work in large packs each morning creating redish colored lines across the drive way, and I almost step in them daily. You can see their hard work by the tunnels they create and the numerous mounds everywhere. The black ants should not be stepped on because they bite. Maren got bit yesterday....good grief they are huge and nasty little things!
Now, I have come across 4 dead frogs so far which I'm not sure is a blessing or not- alive or dead they all make me jump and scream in disgust. I live among the lizards as we have a mutual respect for one another. We stay out of each others way. They stay on the walls and I stay off the walls. They are hunger, and I welcome them to each the other bugs in my room. They move when I walk and I try hard not to step on them.
Now the snakes on the other hand are a very different story. I have no desire to have a relationship with them. I would just prefer never to see them. However, while walking to school the other night, Maren and I made it almost to the bottom of the drive way and her head light spotted a light green and white snake stretching the length across the driveway and about the size of my hand cupped like a letter "c" touching each other. I screamed and ran up the hill . Needless to say, I didn't make it to school to play with the kids that night. I wish I could just get over the bugs and animals, but I'm just a city girl.. I am headed to Accra this weekend and am looking forward to a few less bugs--- hopefully!!
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