Down Beat

Picking up where Laura left off..

After we settled into our rooms, most of us went straight to the beach.  At 81 degrees, it's not that hot in Accra, but it's pretty humid.  Luckily the ocean is pleasantly cool and there's a good breeze blowing in from the ocean.

Laura had my iPad out and was composing her blog on it, when a local boy who had been hanging around us all afternoon sat down beside her and asked what the device does

The boy, named Kofi, who collects and sells rubbish for a job, had never seen a computer before, much less a touch screen device.  It didn't take long before his curiosity took over.  Laura glanced at me for approval and within minutes Kofi was exploring apps and playing games.  All of us were amazed at how quickly he took to navigating and creating.  He discovered a drawing app, and was very precise in drawing the Ghanian flag.  He carefully outlined the flag and filled in the colors. Laura showed him how to draw the star in the center of the flag. I wish we had saved it!  At least Kofi had the satisfaction of displaying his work to the group, and as one of Derby Academy's "iPad gurus," this made my day!

-Mark

P. S. Thinking of my lovely wife Fran on our 28th Anniversary.