David and Joy

Robbery From marcwfletcher in Fieldwork Journal (1232 days old)

So my trip has almost ended and the escapades of Ghana and Togo in the World Cup are over with Ghana's 3-0 defeat at the hands of the Brazilians and a rather dodgy referee. Before the game, the party … more

The grass is greener on the other side... unless you happen to be Ghanaian From marcwfletcher in Fieldwork Journal (1236 days old)

Finally, the 1st round of the World Cup is finally over and I can get some well deserved rest (and it is well deserved). I've left Togo for the final time and am taking a few days to explore the Volt… more

Jerry Rawlings made me late From marcwfletcher in Fieldwork Journal (1240 days old)

Just got back from Lome after the second phase of Ghana and Togo matches and am perspiring rather badly! Just have enough time to describe the euphoria here in Ghana after the incredible win against t… more

(Mindless) Optimism From marcwfletcher in Fieldwork Journal (1243 days old)

Its been a few days since I last wrote as I have had problems logging onto my account and took a couple of days off to travel to Cape Coast, about 3 hours west of Accra. The road was terrible with man… more

African solidarity? From marcwfletcher in Fieldwork Journal (1248 days old)

So the footy fest has started (and I see I've drawn Angola and Germany in the sweepstake, one has no chance and the the other I have no intention of supporting). You can just sense that World Cup feve… more

Surviving Togo From marcwfletcher in Fieldwork Journal (1251 days old)

Its been a few days since my last entry but internet access in Togo is very slow and seemingly unreliable. Has now been a week since I left Edinburgh and I think I have everything in place. Have a few… more

First Impressions From marcwfletcher in Fieldwork Journal (1256 days old)

Have been in Accra for a couple of days now and am loving it (apart from some obnoxious bloke from Northampton who tried to start a fight with me last night!)Everyone is very friendly and I have been … more

Getting ready to go From marcwfletcher in Fieldwork Journal (1259 days old)

Just a quick first entry. Only a few hours left before I leave for the airport and 4 weeks of fieldwork. Very nervous but also very excited about the opportunity to actually get out and do some resear… more