Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Accra

I left Kumasi after a few days (as mentioned). I went to a few museums about the Asante culture. The most interesting was probably the Kings Palace. Some of the culture was very different to other Ghanaian culture. For example if the Kings feet touch the ground at any time, he will be considered de-throned, therefore he has a stool at his feet at all times.

After Kumasi I took a mini bus to the Cape Coast. I really enjoy this place!. They have a National Park close by called Karkum. It is famous for having a canopy walk. Basically it's a few kilometers of bridges above the forest apparently40ms above . They are not your normal bridges though, instead it looks like those bridges in the Jungle in American movies (two ropes tied to planks of wood). I then went on a nature walk around the forest (I thought I needed some exercise). I spent another few days talking to people.

I got back to Accra on the 10th. A number of American students were staying at the hostel which was great, as I went out a few nights and had dinner with them. I also went to a proper Premier league game (The national not the English version).

The last few days I visited the National Museum and some famous suburban areas. Tomorrow is my last day in Ghana, I then spend a night in Joburg before I fly back home, arriving on the 16th! Thus I will speak soon.

1 comment:

  1. cant wait to see you and your photos!!!! Hope you've had a brilliant time. It sounds like you have :)
    cassia
    xoxoxo

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