travel
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December 5th We landed in Cairo, Egypt, with barely enough time to catch our connecting flight to Dubai. Secretly, Sam and I were hoping we’d miss the connection to sneak in a visit to the pyramids, but luck was on our parents’ side—we made the connection smoothly. ↑ pretty views from the plane in Ghana,… Read more
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November 26th Our day began at the “Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary“, where we encountered some of the cutest Mona monkeys I’ve ever seen. They were so tame and we fed them bananas right from our hands—it was adorable! Next, we visited the second-highest mountain in Ghana, Mount Gemi, which also happens to be home to… Read more
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November 17th We headed to Kokrobite closer to Accra and stayed at a lovely Italian-run garden resort. They made excellent food, like pasta and fresh fruit that my siblings and I indulged in for the next ten days—comfort food we’d missed. November 18th Determined to make the most of our time, we started surfing lessons… Read more
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November 14th We made our way to Elmina, stopping at the site where enslaved people were forced to take their “last bath” before being shipped away. The juxtaposition of the area’s natural beauty and its tragic history was heartbreaking. In Elmina, our Airbnb overlooked salt farms, and we were treated to some of the most… 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