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”
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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”
The Adventure Begins
Back in January an email went out from the Bishop’s office for a pilgrimage to Ghana. I got the email a little after 0700 and couldn’t wait to apply. An essay was required, which I quickly wrote on my iPhone. The shock of my life came two weeks later when I was one of 15Continue reading “The Adventure Begins”
Dr. Suzanne Minarcine 