''While the prison may seem habitable and the prisoners happy, I would not be surprised if, below the surface, something is brewing that is simply beyond the range of my slightly naïve American radar.''
This reminds me of what I thought, while I was in Iran. It felt so peaceful and relaxing to be there, more than here in Europe. But, I knew there was more going on there despite it and wondered why I didn't feel the oppression, frustration... :)
not in kansas anymore toto. Another interesting blog, I'm always fascinated by the perspectives of people who get a chance to see the inside of the big house, and what their opinions are on rules, visits, housing, and the culture within.
Fascinating! I just recently stumbled across your blog after you were recommended. I look forward to reading the rest of your blogs. A world seldom few get to see. Thanks for sharing this.
Kevin or whoever How does one contact an inmate there. there is a couple ppl i want to write there but i do not know how to get their specific inmate info or address info because mexico doesnt seem to have a DOC like the states do to retrieve this info :(
please help with this if you can i would be greatful. :)
Marcos I was really moved by his story and wondered what came of Marcos. I'm interested on assisting him but do not know how . -f someone can inform me would be appreciated.
Marcos I was really moved by his story and wondered what came of Marcos. I'm interested on assisting him but do not know how . -f someone can inform me would be appreciated.
Since they knew you were comming and welcomed you to do the shoot. I'm afraid you got a sugar coated version of life inside that place. I was there in 2001 for seven months before being found not guilty in the most corrupt judicial system ever. I witnessed another american inmate named James Willis Abel litteral beaten to death over the course of three days. If you want to know the reality of that place I would love to share it with you. I will watch the show just to see how things are portreyed when the cameras are rolling.
Kevin.
3times not being argumentitive but how long did any of you stay? it is far from paradise!
kids playing in water? washing and living!
how many locals die at estuary {southern tip of volta} is just incredible due to non swimming fishermen being capsized trying to get out to sea to feed family, could go on and again not argumentitive but my friend now owns and runs a fishing charter there and my knowledge isnt of paradise,,
for locals!!! and for me thats what matters,
local hotel workers sreve meals that cost more than they earn in a month.
sorry! been 3 times and gave all my money away.
nice but nobody should have to live like this.
rob from scotland,
ooh tell me more about Ada Foah! Im thinking of going to work in the area and was doing a little research and came up with your lovely photos and blog- please tell me more!
Does the Island have a school? Do you have any more photos?
Thanks :)
hey, weirdly i actually stayed in this exact place when i was visiting ghana. it had flags painted on the doors of the huts right?
i was wondering if you had the contact details of the guy who owned the island, because i was thinking of traveling back there again and i know that we had to call to get the boat to pick us up,
thanks for any info, was great to see your pictures from when you were there
What a beautiful home town Thank you much for this beautiful pictures of the islands at Ada-Foah. In fact I am from Ada, and has grown up there but can't tell you what island is it,because there are 12 islands in the estuary-shame on me. As a kid, I did care to know all this places until I left for Tema and Accra. All I could remember was it in 60s and early 70s , I had seen a lot of whites coming to the islands and the beaches around Ada-Foah.
beautiful Ada Missing Ada and came across your website. I visit twice yearly a I do volunteer work for a plastic surgery charity. We have a house on the Volta and my cousin has an paridise island acroos from us. I had some wonderful days listening to the birds, watching the little fishing boats and drinking with the locals. Hope to be back again in the spring.
just got your message...sorry for the delay! that's crazy that we were in the same hammock...ada foah is beautiful and i miss ghana terribly. i hope your daughter is appreciative of her time there :)
Just got back from here How surprised I was to find this! I just returned from there, and laid in this same hammock. ZuZu is still there. They've also built a little wooden bridge across the lagoon now, brand new. Wonderful place. Was in Accra visiting my daughter who is volunteering there.
How did they end up in Ghana when Liberia doesn't even border Ghana? Isn't the civil war in liberia over? I though they arrested the dictator or something and now have a democracy? If that's the case, then why aren't people forced to go back to their country? Who funds the refugee camp?
Thanks for the education, Mark. I have to say I am so ignorant when it comes to African countries and political issues.
Mark... you definately have the nack to somehow find and get into great situations and have wonderful experiences!! I think all of us back here at home in the States are experiencing this adventure vicariously thru you. Keep the updates coming and more pictures! Somehow I kind of figured your Starbucks addiction would be curtailed this summer. Other than the fried dough balls what else are you eating? What happened to all the Indian food?? We all miss you and look forward to your updates on your Blog...Love you, Dad
Hello! My name is Mark and I am an American medical student, filmmaker, and global health advocate currently working for Health Frontiers in Vientiane, Laos. Please feel free to get in touch with me to discuss prisons, global health, whale sharks, or anything else that comes to mind :)... full info
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''While the prison may seem habitable and the prisoners happy, I would not be surprised if, below the surface, something is brewing that is simply beyond the range of my slightly naïve American radar.'' This reminds me of what I thought, while I was in Iran. It felt so peaceful and relaxing to be there, more than here in Europe. But, I knew there was more going on there despite it and wondered why I didn't feel the oppression, frustration... :)