As Rashae Hobbs made her way to Cape Coast, Ghana from the Accra airport she spoke little and observed much. The tour director, Peter, asked countless questions and tried terribly to engage in conversation, but Rashae was too amazed at her view. She watched as one guy pushed a minivan up the road, and as a strong, beautiful woman carried both, a heavy child on her back, and a heavy basket on her head as she walked the dirt road. She listened to the roosters, and smiled at the scared, stray dogs. Soon enough Peter had realized that Rashae wasn't being antisocial, but embracing what would be her home for the next four weeks.
When they arrived in Cape Coast, Peter introduced Rashae to her host mom and family. She was welcomed with open arms and warm hearts. Rashae instantly became one with her family and was quite surprised to meet another volunteer. For months before her US departure Rashae was under the impression that she would be alone in Ghana, but it was to her great surprise and pleasure that she'd be sharing that experience with one Lisa from Germany. She and Lisa developed a sister like bond and would examine much of Cape Coast together.
Rashae observed much of her surrounding culture and environment, and quickly became a part of it. It wouldn't be long until Rashae would have to part with her newly found home, but she sure did make the most of it, from the first day she landed in Accra.