Where am I going? And why?

Ghana is my destination.

For those who don't know, Ghana is a country on the west coast of Africa.

Why?

Although traveling anywhere would be great I think that going to Africa is far from cliche and will provide a different experience than a trip to Europe would. Also the chaperones are teachers that I'm aquianted with and I think that for my first trip abroad having someone I know and trust will make the trip more enjoyable.

More than anything I'm worried about any possible muggings and the health risks invovled with traveling to Africa. I'm most looking forward to the markets, nights out, slave castles and the museum.

The more I talk about the trip the more real it seems and the more excited I get.