Fort St Jago
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Located on a hill across the lagoon, Ft Jago was built to protect Elmina Castle.
Black Friday...
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Believed to have originated from the slave trade. It was one Friday a month when slaves were sold two for one.. On Sale 😈
A Crock Memorial Plaque
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Honoring a Governor buried here and the inscription basically describe him as a good and God fearing Christian man. Really?
How Strong Are You?
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
This 55lb or so cannonball was use to test the strength of the slaves. Those you could lift or carry it were given 40 lashes. At least one person in our tour group would have been in that predicament.
Amazing Grace...
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
"My Chains Are Gone". Did you know it was written by a slave trader in the 1700's?
Governor And Wife's Perch
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Governor stood on left and his wife on the right with "The West Indies Trading Company" iron designed logo between them.
Never Again...
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
An important take away from Elmina. Never Again!
Time For The Club..
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
A local brew since 1931.
Fish.. or Chicken
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Lunch at Heritage Beach Bar & Restaurant has me a bit confused. I ordered chicken with fried rice but when I used my fork to taste the chicken it flaked apart like fish. Surely, my order is wrong. NoЧитать далее
Heritage Beach
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
A relaxing spot to spend time with the Holy Ghost.
Beach Billards..
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Better make sure you compensate on your shot for the refreshing sea breeze.
Local Fishing Boats
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Normally carved from a single log inland then brought to the coast for the finish touch.
Cape Coast Sunset
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
With a brisk sea breeze blowing it's another soul satisfying sunset in Africa.
Getting Rolled...
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Not uncommon here because of mix of vehicles operating on non-double laned roads.
The Club is Not Chilled..
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
So time to hang with.. A Star 🙄
A Swordfish Steak
4 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Although I prefer local dining, dinner at Oasis Beach Resort is still a cool experience and a bargain for about 70GHS.
Can You Believe...
5 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
This is what I had to listen to all night while trying to fall asleep. Almost painful!
Good Morning Cape Coast.. Again
5 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Definitely not a swimming beach but the warm water beneath and around your feet is just as satisfying.
A Manly Gym...
5 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
And other cool offerings at Oasis Beach Resort including Ping Pong.. to work that body..🤪
Getting Prepared...
5 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Last time I got surprised by the request for a donation in the form of.. "What did you bring for me".. on my drive to the Cape Coast. Heading back to Accra I'm better prepared.
Hitchhiker..
5 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
An hour or so into my drive I get pulled over at a Police Checkpoint.. and I get a surprise not a request for a donation. I get asked for a ride by the policeman to the other side of the checkpoint.Читать далее
Driving In Ghana
5 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Not any worse than driving anywhere else. You just have to adapt to local driving habits and join in.
Accra Traffic...
5 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
On George Walker H Bush Highway.. not as bad as being on Da 4O5 in LA.
Failure Is An Option
5 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Down the throat.. and up the nose. For 550GHS in less than 24hrs I will know if I get to enjoy more of Ghana.. Quarantine Style..🙄
Go Slo..
5 марта 2021 г., Гана ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
I did but felt cheated when I popped lid. At least with potato chips you might be able to accept the empty air filled space in the packaging. However, IMHO it's unforgivable for ice cream even if itsЧитать далее