Another Trip to Kumasi, Christmas Celebration and a Blister Beetle Bite!

For all,

This week was really cool! We had the opportunity to go to Kumasi again for a Zone Conference! That was on Thursday.  That is where a bunch of missionaries went, we had some instruction from our Mission President, sang christmas hymns, and presented skits! It was lots of fun!

On wednesday we were able to travel up to Kumasi and to have the day to ourselves! We went and printed pictures. Then we had some Plantane and Contombre Stew for lunch. Then we went to the Ghana National Culture Centre in Kumasi.  I was able to buy a nice necklace for cheap. I think it is made of brass and it is a Ghanaian symbol called "Rams Horns" which means humility and strength. It was only GHC 5. I had this shoulder bag that I brought with me that spoiled. It was a cheap one anyway but I needed a new bag. So while we were there, I bought a backpack with a Kente fabric on it! Very cool! was only GHC 40.  Then for that night we went to the Mission home to stay the night. Played games and had fun!

Unfortunately around here it does not really feel like Christmas time! It is dry, dusty, and hot! Although I look forward to skyping my family! I am very excited! I wish all of you a Merry Christmas!

Afishyia Pa! (Merry Christmas!)

Me odo enpaebo (My love and Prayers)

Elder Brandt
*** We get to Skype Taylor at 5:30 AM Christmas Day! We are very Excited!

This is from a "Blister Beetle" the real name is a Champion Bug.

It was pretty painful, but I just took a certain pill for it and it was gone in like 3 days.

It left a pretty cool scar! Really not that big of a deal. 

(He says this so his Mom doesnt worry!)

But ya... cool scar!

We saw this in Kumasi! 
Colorado License Plate???

How the heck did this get here?!