Elmina I visited both Elmina and Cape Coast Castles. They are both staggeringly horrible. I felt ill at ease at both sites. The minute I saw their gleaming white exteriors I was reminded of the Bible passage about the gleaming tombs filled with corruption. I have hope that we will learn from our past and not repeat our sins.
Request for pictures Hello Angela,
I really like your pictures and will like to request them for brochures we are developing. I wilth with SNV and supporting tourism sites within the North of Ghana.
I will be garteful if you could send my these pictures via my yahoo mail. atipokcyndy@yahoo.co.uk.
Thank you,
Thanks for writing about your experience Thank you for writing about this. I was reading online about Elmina, and the pictures weren't telling me much. I am Caucasian, and didn't feel like an outsider when reading your descriptions; I care about all humans, and know very well about the cruelty in the world. I'd love to see this as an article somewhere, so more people could read about this history.
Brent @ Mole National Park Hi Brent,
As far as I know there is no air service to Mole. The road is bumpy but well worth the trip! You are going to have such an awesome time!!! Let me know if I can give you the inside scoop before you leave. Safe travel!
Mole National Park Hey, you have some great pictures. I plan to visit Mole this Jan. 2007, I can't wait. Is there air service to Mole? was the lodging OK?
Response to Linda Hi Linda,
Thanks so much for your kind words. I really appreciate you taking the time to add a comment. It's nice to know someone had a similar experience at Elmina. Be well...
your description of the elmina castle is so good. I enjoyed reading your story of the Elmina castle and the emotions you felt. I was there two years ago and as I was reading your blog, it seemed like it all came back to me. I think that is probably the most sobering thing I have ever seen. To think that humans did this to other humans is unbelievable.
I hope that sometime if you get a chance you will make this into an article and submit it somewhere because is it so well written and something to be shared with people who haven't been there.
God bless you and God bless Ghana
Ang,
so glad to hear that your trip is going well. my email finally let me open your postings, enjoy the rest of your time there and talk to you when you get back. have a safe return home,
love, lou
wow I can't believe I have never thought of the African perspective on the slave trade. Obviously I know the history, but I haven't thought of the amazing and lasting impact it has had in Africa. I can't wait to hear what you have to say. I'm reading Night by Elie Wiesel now and thought immediately of the concentration camps when you started talking about the slaves not knowing where they were going.
It sounds like you are getting many years worth of experience in just 2 weeks!
You sound as if you are overflowing! I cannot wait to see pictures. I saw on one of the Amazing Race episodes where a father and his daughter visited the "slave door", an opening in a stone fortress where the ships would load slaves to go to America to be sold...it was so emotional for me to watch the man touch the walls of the cave-like hallways, thinking of the families who were torn apart and never saw each other again. I know it must be emotional for you....try to take it all in and then be ready to share with all of us.
Have fun, be careful.....
BB
Miss you too! My goodness! What an amazing experience! I can't wait to see you and get a chance to live your experiences through your stories and your eyes. :)
Miss you Hey Angela - it sounds AMAZING! I can't wait to hear stories and see pictures! I can't imagine what Africa is really like in person - I mean, 17 elephants just chillin!! wow.
We miss you around here, it's so damn quiet, no hallway talks. We just had wacky wednesday Chocolate Day and we thought about you, you would've loved it - Mikey made a delicious dish with funny bones, pudding and whipped creme! We had brownies and cupcakes and dirt and choc.covered strawberries!! Now we are all sick and want to go home...
Anyway - We will see you soon - Enjoy the rest of your time there :)
amazing! Hi Angela - Today was Wacky Wednesday - and it wasn't the same without you. Be glad you missed Chocolate Day - you need to get back here and get me to the gym. I am glad that your trip is turning out to be so amazing, I knew it would be. We can go to Lancaster Brewery when you get back so you can tell James and I every detail. Be careful, have a safe trip home. Can't wait to see you! Martha
Angela - so glad you made it safely to Ghana! Sorry the flight was awful but I know you will have an amazing experience. I can't wait to see pictures and hear all about it!
Hey!!! Have fun. Hey Angela,
I'm so glad you posted. I was wondering about your arrival. I have been praying for you. Girl! I hope that you continue to enjoy Ghana. I can't wait to hear more and see pictures. Don't forget...DON'T DRINK THE WATER!!!
Lots of love,
Jaquator
So Good To Hear From You! I'm so happy to read your entry this evening. Was beginning to worry we would not hear from you - and it sounds like you are doing well... Can't wait to see the pictures and hope you are able to write again. Have a fantastic time and please remember your safety rules!!!
Love Ya!
Because I'm so grateful for the opportunity to visit Ghana, I've decided to keep a travel journal to share with my friends. Those who know me really well understand my complete hesitation to and dislike of sharing my thoughts in written form. Imagine my horror should someone see a misspelled word or notice a sentence fragment. I’ve been hesitant to keep a personal journal for fear that someone will find it in the year 2097 and be completely appalled by my inability to string together a coherent thought. I imagine hoards of people discussing, not only the content, but the structure of my pri... full info
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Elmina
I visited both Elmina and Cape Coast Castles. They are both staggeringly horrible. I felt ill at ease at both sites. The minute I saw their gleaming white exteriors I was reminded of the Bible passage about the gleaming tombs filled with corruption. I have hope that we will learn from our past and not repeat our sins.