Last night at Brenu Beach was quite magical. We had the tent flaps rolled back and palm trees framed the mighty crashing waves on the long sandy beach. Up above the sky was clear and the stars shone brightly. Dawn brought another beautiful sunrise and Christi is feeling much better. So far so good. Today is a long driving day, almost due north from the coast to Lake Bosomtwe, near the second … [Read more...]
Kumasi, Ghana, Day 194
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It's the usual routine this morning: breaking down the tents, breakfast, attending to the bloody bags, and then we leave Lake Bosomtwe for Kumasi, the second city of Ghana. It's a 2-hour drive to the Presbyterian Guest House in central Kumasi and then we have the rest of the day to explore. Kumasi was, historically, the capital of the Ashanti kingdom. And the Ashanti people are famous for making … [Read more...]
Mole national park, Ghana, Day 195
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The first cook groups finally get to do their shopping and Christi is paired with Hu-man. They will cook while we are in the remote Mole national park and so need to shop now. I tag along as they go and buy food for 20 people for breakfast, lunch, and particularly dinner. While I'm out and about Buddha snatches my good seat at the back of the truck (which allows you to stretch out into the … [Read more...]
Walking safari, Mole NP, Day 196
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After enduring uncomfortable temperatures these last few nights, Christi and I found ourselves in the reverse position in the Mole national park motel. The air-conditioning was too effective and we couldn't figure out how to turn if off so we had to hunker down under our sleeping bags to stay warm. This could only happen to us. We are quite relieved, therefore to exchange the ice fortress for a … [Read more...]
Wa, Ghana, Day 197
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Another beautiful sunrise starts the day. Christi and I would love to stay here longer, but when you join an organized tour you have to make compromises. Dragoman has a schedule to keep so if we want to remain part of the tour then Christi and I have to get on the truck - preferably now. 'Stop photographing the sunrise,' PeeWee yells. In fact not only are we leaving Mole national park today, … [Read more...]
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