We got up early today and traveled out to the Kakum National Park. No one will believe this but I am TERRIFIED of heights. I have been obsessing over the rope bridge at Kakum National Park since our very first planning meeting. One way or another, I was going to do it. Anyone who knowsContinue reading “Facing my fears”
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Cape Coast Castle
I’m not sure I’m ready to talk about today. To say it was powerful doesn’t even begin to describe the imposing structure known as Cape Coast Castle. 400 years ago, the first slaves were ripped from their families, held captive in another castle, branded, shackled, and sold to the highest bidder. Let this sink in.Continue reading “Cape Coast Castle”
A day of worship – Part 1
We began our day with a breakfast buffet with an omelette station. Delicious. It was a great way to start the day. We can’t eat anything raw, but there was this delicious purple juice that had some ginger and other tasty things in it. I think I could make that my entire breakfast. Off weContinue reading “A day of worship – Part 1”
Arrival in Ghana
First of all, no selfies today. I look like death warmed over and I haven’t brushed my teeth since yesterday. Rule #1 for international travel. Carry a toothbrush and toothpaste in your carry-on. Rule #2, unless you are confident about your destination’s bathroom facilities, carry toilet tissue in your backpack. Now back to Ghana. IContinue reading “Arrival in Ghana”
Prayers Answered
Our flight was originally scheduled to get in at 9:15 and we were to have a 2 hour layover at Kennedy. Our plane didn’t leave Atlanta until close to 9 and we weren’t scheduled to get in until 4 minutes before our flight to Accra was to leave. I can’t speak for anyone else butContinue reading “Prayers Answered”
Dr. Suzanne Minarcine 