The PepsiCorps team has been staying in the town of Denu, which is located in the Volta Region of Ghana. Denu is on the Gulf of Guinea and as a result, fishing and farming are the major sources of income. The Vilcabamba Hotel, our home away from home, is situated in a small community, surrounded by gardens. Read more

There is a belief in Ghana that if you do not work, you do not deserve to eat.  From what I have seen, everyone works hard; men pull in fish eight hours a day, and women chop wood, and fetch food and water shortly after giving birth. Read more

We have now been at the Vilcambaba Hotel a bit over 24 hours. It is a beautiful hotel with several open air sitting areas and rich vegetation. At this time we are the only guests. The Hotel staff has been so incredibly accommodating. They have fixed problems with electricity, air conditioning and water, so we are all now comfortable. We have taken all of our meals here so far and the food is excellent. Local food includes chicken, rice, plantains, fish and beef. Read more