Good Morning Cape Coast
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Think that hammock has my name on it.. and I'm sure the bar does too..
The Coolest Shower.. Ever!
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A refreshing shower by day under a coconut tree or by night under the stars.
Discrimination.. I'm Sure
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But not here.. because on my Turkish Airlines flight here they still refer to their passengers as Ladies, Gentleman and Dear Children. So I guessing there is still a distinction between the sexes inLæs mere
Ok, Ladies..
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You can have your own club and so you feel "Special" too.. it will be Private.. 🤪
Kakum National Park
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About a 45 minute drive from Oasis Beach Resort. Although the park opens at 7am there's not much you can do until 9am when guided tours begin. 1 Hr Hiking Tour is 50GHS or Canopy Tour 60GHS.
Killing Time..
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Enjoying the sound of nature and falling leaves that one or two make it inside the car. Park workers and vendors gradually show up to get things rolling at 9am.
A Workout...
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That I was not to well prepared for after playing basketball the evening before. Hike starts out with a relatively steep climb but the guide is kind enough to talk only at the flat spots.
The First Level
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Of the rainforest, the floor which only receives on average 3% of sunlight.
The Second Level
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Area where trees are trying to reach sunlight. The understory.. details at 11.
The Third Level
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The canopy where many of the animals spend there entire life particularly various species of monkeys.
Ebony Without Ivory
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But still living in perfect harmony. The ebony tree was once use to make piano keys. It's so strong elephants use it as a back scratcher.
So Cute..
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That even Pumba would love this little guy
The Fourth Level
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Towering over the canopy if this mahogany can grow over 200 feet tall it will be in the Emergent Layer.
The Biggest Of Them All
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An certainly an Emergent Layer Play. With a base of about 30 feet wide this is one of the largest and no doubt oldest tree in the park. Living proof that the plant is at least a few thousand yearsLæs mere
A Rat Nut
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Popular meal for one species of rainforest rodents.
Kakum Treehouse
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Where you can camp for night hiking trips. Most of the animals are nocturnal so don't expect to spot any of them during the day except birds, butterflies and The Beatles.
Who Knew....
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That bananas also grow on trees. If you don't believe me.. ask The Monkeys!
The Rainforest..
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John Secada..
Spike Lee..
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No.. Spike Tree..😁😁😁
Bushmeat...
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Could be.. but since 1931 Kakum NP has been off limits to poaching and deforestation thanks to a deal struck between the government and local chiefs.
Two Color Tree
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Produces a hardwood that's used to make beautiful furniture.
Rainforest Berries
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Almost looks edible. Definitely a nice contrast to the variations of greens and browns on the forrest floor.
A Double Ebony
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An elephant's delight.
Canopy Tour Exit
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For 60 GHS you can enjoy another view of Kakum National Park.











































