We had our first real mission today. Randy and I awoke to roosters outside our window which we wanted to kill post-haste. After going out to investigate Randy was terrorized by our host Steve's pet turtle. We were driven to the airport in a downpour where we loaded three passengers into the plane after a laborious fueling process. Two and a half hours later we landed in Accra, Ghana. That felt like a vacation compared to the eight hour days we'd been putting in. And we landed in daylight! The view of Accra below ranged from squalor along the beach to palatial homes surrounded by walls and guarded driveways. We were met by a local contact who whisked us through customs where Randy and I found we didn't need visas due to our flight crew status. Those uniforms are worth their weight in gold. After a quick dinner we settled into our rooms and got ready for a day off with no flying. Another great day filled with learning has come and gone. I hope this message finds you all well . . .