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- Day 1
- Monday, March 1, 2021 at 5:46 PM
- ☁️ 43 °F
- Altitude: 367 ft
TurkeyIstanbul Airport41°15’36” N 28°44’34” E
Istanbul Airport
March 1, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☁️ 43 °F
A planned transit stop in the still new and spacious Istanbul International Airport.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 6:07 AM
- ⛅ 79 °F
- Altitude: 240 ft
GhanaKotoka International Airport5°36’18” N 0°10’18” W
An Adventure Detour
March 2, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
7 more hours of flying another efficiently done Covid-19 PCR Test for $150 along with filling out a Health Form and I am welcomed to Ghana. I can see already that I will take full advantage of my 3Read more
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 3:25 PM
- ⛅ 88 °F
- Altitude: 197 ft
- GhanaKotoka International Airport5°36’18” N 0°10’42” W
Airport View Hotel
March 2, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
A comfortable about $65 per night hotel that is less than a 10m walk from the airport. From its 3rd floor Roof Top Restaurant you can get a view of an old DC-10.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 3:49 PM
- ⛅ 88 °F
- Altitude: 207 ft
- GhanaKotoka International Airport5°36’18” N 0°10’60” W
Time For Some Cash
March 2, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
EcoBank ATM always a trusted source for local currency in Africa without extra fees.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 3:51 PM
- ⛅ 88 °F
- Altitude: 207 ft
- GhanaKotoka International Airport5°36’18” N 0°10’60” W
My Next Adventure?
March 2, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
A chance discovery on my walk to Ecobank ATM. Tomorrow morning I will return to The Liberia Embassy to hopefully get my "Ticket" to explore more of Africa.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 3:57 PM
- ⛅ 88 °F
- Altitude: 207 ft
- GhanaKotoka International Airport5°36’18” N 0°10’60” W
Who Needs An ATM
March 2, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
The Streets of Accra are littered with cash and it's my lucky day! Ok it's only $0.87 but it's a start 🤠
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 6:48 PM
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitude: 56 ft
- GhanaOsu5°33’54” N 0°10’48” W
Hail Caesar
March 2, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Not quiet Las Vegas but apparently there's no shortage of Casinos.. or other Sports Betting venues in Accra.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 7:25 PM
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitude: 36 ft
- GhanaOsu5°33’25” N 0°10’35” W
Looks Like...
March 2, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
But it's not. It's a Paludrine 100mg Anti-Malaria pill strip which for $18 seems a bit expensive.. but it's a lot cheaper than getting Malaria which can be common in most African countries.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 7:46 PM
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitude: 30 ft
- GhanaFort Christiansborg5°32’48” N 0°11’6” W
OSU Castle
March 2, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Part of The Dutch Slave Trade industry where slaves were kept prior to being taken to the America's. Definitely worth a visit by day.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 8:19 PM
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitude: 30 ft
- GhanaOsu5°33’6” N 0°11’6” W
Big Joe
March 2, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Find this place and you'll discover some other local delights in a cool and welcoming atmosphere. If you don't like spicy speak up before Joe loads it up and make you sweat like an Eskimo in theRead more
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 8:26 PM
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitude: 30 ft
- GhanaOsu5°33’6” N 0°11’6” W
Kalusha Pub
March 2, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Located across the street from Big Joe, come here to enjoy your meal in or outside with what I am told is a local thing, Cafe Rum. Sold in pouch that will set you back a buck seventy.. or three fortyRead more
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 9:42 PM
- ⛅ 81 °F
- Altitude: 52 ft
- GhanaOsu5°33’12” N 0°10’60” W
My Flip...
March 2, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Has Flopped.. so much for my 4 mile or so hike back to Airport View Hotel. Time to drop $5 for an UberX.. 😕
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 11:16 PM
- ⛅ 81 °F
- Altitude: 164 ft
- GhanaKotoka International Airport5°36’18” N 0°10’30” W
Look Ma...
March 2, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
What I found at a Shell Gas Station.. and I didn't even need gas. All I wanted was a bottle of water.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 9:23 AM
- ⛅ 84 °F
- Altitude: 213 ft
- GhanaKotoka International Airport5°36’19” N 0°10’41” W
Off To A Good Start
March 3, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
A breakfast that includes Stewed Chicken in a tomato sauce with Saffron Rice, now that one way to get your day off to a good start. Plus fresh pineapple too.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 11:17 AM
- ⛅ 88 °F
- Altitude: 220 ft
- GhanaKotoka International Airport5°36’19” N 0°10’42” W
Prohibited Gear?
March 3, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Well at least camouflage wear is not recommended since it's a common gear for rebels and terrorist in this part of the world. And that's not the way I want to blend in.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 12:19 PM
- ⛅ 90 °F
- Altitude: 161 ft
- GhanaEast Legon Residential Area5°37’34” N 0°9’21” W
On The Road Again
March 3, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Thanks to Hertz and having an IDP for about $30 per day but with a 100km limit a day.. or $0.10 per km for overage.. I'm on my way to independently explore a bit of Ghana.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 1:14 PM
- ☁️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 56 ft
- GhanaAwoshi5°35’6” N 0°16’24” W
Zoom In ....
March 3, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
To moved to capture earlier, zoom in on my side mirror if you can to see a gentleman although disabled on a skateboard of sort selling goods in between cars for a living.. instead of holding up a signRead more
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 3:03 PM
- ☁️ 88 °F
- Altitude: 43 ft
- GhanaEkutsi5°17’24” N 0°54’54” W
Always A Treat..
March 3, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
Local coconuts that's only about $0.30 a piece. What a refreshing bargain.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 3:18 PM
- ☁️ 88 °F
- Altitude: 39 ft
- GhanaMankesim5°16’4” N 1°1’7” W
Not So Happy Flipper
March 3, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
Maybe he had to make an involuntarily charitable contributions to local law enforcement like I had to earlier during my drive to the Cape Coast. Just remember Flipper as I have been told many times onRead more
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 3:39 PM
- ☁️ 88 °F
- Altitude: 33 ft
- GhanaAbonku5°14’25” N 1°1’40” W
The Jamaican Connection
March 3, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
Hey Mon, where's me Jerk Chicken and Red Stripe?
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 4:27 PM
- ☁️ 86 °F
- Altitude: 26 ft
- GhanaCape Coast5°6’12” N 1°14’39” W
Oasis Beach Resort
March 3, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
A cool stay for a $25 per night for a simple beach bungalow that makes for a great experience with shared outdoor facilities.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 4:59 PM
- ⛅ 84 °F
- Altitude: 20 ft
- GhanaCape Coast5°6’12” N 1°14’36” W
Right On The Beach
March 3, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
An Eco-friendly hotel that's a relaxing gem.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 5:25 PM
- ⛅ 84 °F
- Altitude: 46 ft
- GhanaCape Coast5°6’15” N 1°14’37” W
Cape Coast Hoops
March 3, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Feeling right at home especially when I get the chance play hoops until dark. Also got a chance to meet a local coach who works with kids to learn the game through charitable funding. InterestinglyRead more
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 8:07 PM
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitude: 59 ft
- GhanaCape Coast5°6’18” N 1°14’36” W
Wesley Methodist
March 3, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
The first Methodist Society in Ghana, 1853.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 9:56 PM
- ⛅ 81 °F
- Altitude: 43 ft
- GhanaTabara Rock5°6’24” N 1°14’30” W
Eat Fresh, Eat Hot, Eat Here...
March 3, 2021 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
A delicious local meal for under $6 served in a cool neon atmosphere with DJ playing tunes in the background. Get there early for the Banku and Tilapia.. it goes fast!