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November 11th The drive to Lake Bosomtwe was long and bumpy, but the destination was worth it. The serene beauty of the lake and its lush surroundings was breathtaking. November 12th We spent the day relaxing by the lake, sleeping in, and enjoying the peace. There was a sweet little dog there, which made me… Read more
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November 7th On our way to Japekrom, we stopped at the Kente Weaving Centre in Bonwire just outside of Kumasi. It was fascinating because of all the intricate designs. Later, we reached the Tumi Hostel in Kumasi, a woman-owned hostel known for its community projects, including a sewing school and educational initiatives. November 8th… Read more
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November 3rd Our journey continued as we landed at London Heathrow Airport early in the morning. For the first time in two months, we felt the crisp, cold air as we stepped off the plane and onto the bus to the terminal. I have to admit, it was surprisingly refreshing to feel cold again, it… Read more
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October 30th We arrived in Austin by late afternoon in time for dinner with Carla and Kathryn at a nice Mexican restaurant. Carla is a close friend of my grandparents and knows my mum from my grandparents’ time in Lahore, Pakistan, many years ago. It was lovely to reconnect after many, many years! October 31st… Read more
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October 28th We had some time to kill before checking into the ranch, so we found a fantastic Mexican food truck called Tacos Los Quincitos” absolutely delicious. And then relaxed at a lovely park nearby. Once we checked in at the Dixie Dude Ranch, we jumped straight into the fun with our first horseback ride… Read more