Being An African Slave

I had arrived in Africa, to visit with a friend I had met at school. He was a native of Ghana, and had taken over the operations, of his uncles gold mine. The mine is located in a remote area, far from the central government. So these areas have their own local governments, and institute laws to handle c

When I arrived, I was met by friend of my friend, who was also one of the servants. We had to stay in a hotel, there in the Capital, and start our journey the next day. It would take us most of the day, to reach the mine. We had our evening meal at the hotel, before going to our room.

When I got to the room, I noticed there were two beds, and I learned my friend was paying for everything. So I would be in the same room, with Ascona’s servant. I took a shower, and put on sleeping shorts, since I had company. I got in bed, while my roommate took his shower, and I fell asleep.

The next morning Okona, my roommate, woke me for breakfast. I felt hungry, so I ordered a large breakfast, consisting of eggs and English bacon, along with toast and jelly. Okona had ordered the same thing, but had somekind of local bread, and he had order cut melon. Once again, I found out everything had been paid for by Ascona.

After breakfast, I went to my room and packed, then with the help of Okona carried everything down to his truck. We started our trip to the mine, and on the way, I ask Okona a lot of questions. He told me a lot about where I was going, and what to expect when I got there.

On the way, we stopped for lunch, which Okona had ordered before we left the hotel. We ate the food, and had bottled water to drink. Then we continued on to the mine. I was able to enjoy some of the scenery on the way. We had driven through towns and villages, some scrub like tirane, and now I was seeing lush green jungle.

We finally came to a small town, as we left the town, Okona showed me where the mine was located. We then drove on to Ascona’s house. It was getting late in the evening, and the sun was just getting ready to set. We got my things out of the truck, and took them inside.

Ascona came out of his office, and greated me with a big hug. He showed me to my room, and I put things out of the way. We then went into kitchen, where Okona was fixing us something to eat. Ascona and I sat and talked, while Okona listened as he worked. Okona is Ascona’s house keeper and cook, and his best friend.

The next day I stayed home with Okona, while Ascona went to work at the mine. Okona kept me entertained, by answering my questions, and telling me things he thought I should know. He said I would get to see the mine tomorrow, and, that I would see what things are like. He warned me that I might be shocked, by some of the things I would see.

End of part one, more to follow.

Once we had eaten, Ascona led me to my room, and showed me around. He then sat in a chair, watching me put things away. We talked whole time, catching up on what each of has been doing.

After I had put everything away, and we had filled eachother in on what we had been doing. It was time for my shower, and then get ready for bed. He told me I could stay there tomorrow, and test up and relax.