So I’m off and moving on my travels. My friend Thomas from Humboldt flew in on the 9th and I’ve had a good time showing him around. We went to see the slave castles where slaves were held until ships came to take them to America. Then we found the nicest beach either of us had ever been to. White sand, warm water and perfect waves made for a great day of body surfing. I finished my last exam on the 13th and packed up. We left the 15th and headed to the Volta region, where we saw Akasombo dam, which generates most of Ghana’s power. Then we climbed Mt Adukla which proved to be exhausting but gave us really good views. The next day we went to Wli (vuh lee) falls, the tallest in west Africa. This was simply awesome, about 80 meters tall and surrounded by a colony of bats. The next day we planned to take a ferry across the lake, but found that it was not running, so we had to charter a fishing boat. We finally made it in this small motorized canoe, and took two more buses and then a real ferry. The ferry was packed with trucks that were packed with produce to go to the markets in the city. We are now in Kumasi, Ghana’s second largest city. We now head for Mole national park to see elephants and baboons and then to Paga to see crocodiles. Then I part ways with my companions and head into uncharted lands of Burkina Faso and Mali.
Hope everyone is enjoying their vacation.
I will hopefully post again soon
Love, forest.
5 comments:
May the Sacred Dove of Peace hover near you all through the Christmas Days!! May all your trials and tests bless you with strength and wisdom!!
And burn your toast whenever you can, to take in some purifying charcoal!!
"It is not the mountain we conquor, but ourselves."
Sir edmund Hillary, 1st american to summit Mt Everest. I
I AM CHEERING FOR YOU, WHETHER YOU DECIDE TYO GO ON, OR BETTER TO GO BACK.
ILLOOOOVE YOU SOOOO!! Momelle
vatioForest, are you feeling better now?
Being alone @ xmas has got to be one of the most soul-trying experiences, and i'm proud of you for giving yourself that challenge, and telling me about it!! Now tell me where you're at!!
Happy Holidays! Momelle
Happy Holidays and best wishes for your trip. You are fantastic and I am so glad you have had the opportunity to do this and you are such a wonderful representative from the US. Just talked to your mom and wished her happy holidays and heard we may get to see you in May. Can't wait to hear all your stories and see your pictures. Hope you don't get too run down - travel is really a trial at times and sometimes you just have to stop and rest. Take care. Love - Jane
Forest!
Aunt Jane just told me about your blog! I had no idea you had left the country, and I'm glad I found your blog. Good luck with everything, BE SAFE, and Merry Christmas!!!
-Your cousin,
Claire
Dear Forrest,
Wow sounds like you are on the trip of a life time! I hope you feel better soon. I have heard that only eating foods you peel will help you heal quicker!
BEst of luck and thanks for the excellent reading!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Andrew
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