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Africa » Ghana » Volta
July 13th 2006

Published: July 28th 2006

A trek not to be done in one day, of course. With our slow pace of staying a long time in places we like - it took us a well spent fortnight. At first we passed the resort-clad beach at Busua again, then the charming town of Dixcove. A small town with a cramped harbour of brightly painted boats with innumerable amounts of colourful flags and streamers flickering in the wind, giving us a warm ye... Read Full Entry

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A bundle of cash

Due to a weak currency and some former inflation, we ended up carrying around piles of cash in our moneybelts. The highest denomination: 20 000 Cedi (seen on the picture) is worth 2US$ (16sek). We waddled like ducks with our stuffed moneybelts..

Rooftops

The view over Prince's town from the fort.

In the village

Prince's town with the fort in the background.

Hard working man

Creating shrimp traps with bamboo fibre. Prince's town.

Market woman

Seen sitting in any African village, city or town. Selling anything from Giant forest snails to Pumpkin-sized bras.

Mother

Ivorian refuge living in Prince's town.

Traversing

Daily life, Prince's town.

Good grip

Two brothers, Prince's town.

Boy at the beach

Prince's town.

Roadside grave

As seen outside every village and town. This one at Akwidaa. The dead ancestor has got his/her favourite shoes and catlary for the afterlife. This grave lacked a knife and fork, but who knows; Maybe the dead prefer soup?

Early morning haze

Prince's town forest.

Spot-tender

A pit stop to quench our thirst at a small drinking spot in the village Akatekyi.

Bend

A rusty-coloured palm, Awuna village, coastal Ghana.

Mangrove

At Akwidaa village

Beacon

The Cape Three Point lighthouse

Leaving Ghana

The borderpoint at Wli, Volta region.

30th August 2006

Ellen Around the World
Ellen

Awesome Pics
hey there - just stumbled across this blog - pictures are amazing. especially love the of the little kid peering throught the circle. I remember watching that Guana game - somewhere in Poland I think... they were robbed! E

24th October 2006

eric
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sorry...lol
just wanted to say a belated sorry on behalf of my people who had suddenly "mutinied" against commonsense after they lost to Brazil. Now u know we can turn nasty when our egos are hurt...lol..sorry. Thanks for the perspective and the pictures...didnt know my country was that beautiful...enjoy it whilst i enjoy newyork too!!

17th November 2006

Christina
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Amazing pic's
Guess you hear it all the time but really wanted to say this: Your pic's are absolutely awesome!! Rarely seen pic's this good! What camera did you use?? Would really like to know, thanks mate! My email is christina.travelbug@hotmail.com

9th March 2007

Alexis
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Lovely pics
Lovely pictures! I am especially moved by your shots of some of the people you encountered. Good luck on your travels!

7th February 2009

Sydney Chichester
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Very enlightening pictures and commentary
Thoroughly enjoyed your text comments and pics! I'm planning a group trip from Fredericksburg, VA, to Princes Town, Ghana in the fall (of '09). This is our "sister city" now, and you might say it is a humanitarian trip since we've sent many needed things to the village of Princes Town, near the old fort you mentioned. If you have any more "insight" you think I might find useful, please do let me know. Thanks for sharing your adventures! Sydney Chichester, former middle school teacher in VA

9th February 2011

JOHN SMART ADZA
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NATURE IS VERY WONDERFUL
I WAS VERY MUCH EXCITED THE FIRST TIME I SET MY EYES ON THIS FALL.I WAS EVEN FEELING RELUCTANT TO LEAVE THE SITE. ITS VERY NICE TO SEE SUCH NATURAL CREATIONS BY THE OLDMAN ABOVE{GOD}

21st March 2011

Ali Tayyab
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women with new hope
tragedy make every person strong.

24th July 2012

Priscilla Koduah
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Wli waterfall
I really like the photo and would like to use it for my article in a newsletter. I am Ghanaian but live in Germay

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