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Our trip to the island was amazing!

When we left home we tood taxis to the city near the seaside. Along the way I learned about some of the history of Guinee. There was a statue to show the battle between them and Portugal and a statue of an elephant playing soccer. The elephant here is a big symbol, in addition to it being the national soccer symbol it is valued because prior to the French taking over it was used for trade. Now they use Guinee Franc.

One thing I found interesting was the love everyone has for soccer. Today is a big soccer game but since Friday people have been running the streets, playing loud music, blowing whistles, and anything else to show lov and support for there country playing soccer.

Our first night on the island we went out to a disco at the hotel. It was very dfferent from American clubs. They played mostly contemporary african music. Because of the lack of electricity we had to turn off all air conditioning for the club to be run. During our stay we toured the island while it is still in the making.

We had the oppertunity to go to the beach! White and red sand beaches were everywhere. We took a tour in a boat. I found it most interesting that on one of the surrounding islands there is alot of food to eat but people are permitted from taking and food off the island. It is said that if someone does take food off, then they die.

I had the oppertunity to meet some of my people. Ghana people. They are know for fishing! It was wonderful to talk to them and see how they made nets. I learned that all people of Ghana have a scar just below there cheek bone. That is one way Ghana people can be distiunguished from other countries.