I definitely stole this straight from a group members website. In case you are interested in some of the specifics, this is what we know.
And so, goes my final itinerary for the trip:
1. Vancouver, BC: I will be catching a ride to Abbotsford with Kelsey and her mom or brother. My sister-in-law, mother, or father will pick us up and bring us to the airport.
2. Accra, Ghana: After a quick stop in London (1-hour connection time in between flights!) we will be arriving in Accra, the capital city of Ghana.
3. Cape Coast, Ghana: Our first week in the country will be spent touring the coast and getting acquainted with the people, culture, food and weather. We will be visiting the Cape Coast to see the Elmina Slave Castle and to experience Kakum Nation Park.
4. Kumasi, Ghana: On our way to the hospital we will be working with, we will be stopping in Kumasi. Personally, I am quite thrilled that we are stopping here because it breaks down the 10-hour bus ride from Accra to Tamale. I am also looking forward to staying in a Botel (Boat Hotel) surrounded by crocodiles. Just saying…
5. Tamale, Ghana: The group will finally arrive in Tamale where our hospital is located. While in Tamale, the group will be visiting Mole National Park for a Safari. (Note: Tamale is pronounced TA-MA-lee NOT like the mexican pepper TAH-mah-ley)
6. Enchi, Ghana: After 2 weeks in Tamale, myself and 3 others will be going on an outreach to Enchi, 13-hours away from Tamale. According to my research, Enchi is a tropical rainforest. I am unsure as to what the ramifications of that is (extreme humidity, insane amounts of mosquitos) but I look forward to finding out.
7. Bolga, Ghana: After another 2 weeks in Enchi, my small group will be making its way to Bolga. This village is the site of the University’s community development project, Project Grow.
8. Tamale, Ghana: Then we go back to Tamale for two days of seminar and a goodbye party with the locals.
9. Green Turtle Lodge, Takoradi, Ghana: We end with a couple days at along the ocean to unwind, debrief, and spend time relaxing together.
And that is, briefly, what we will be doing while in Africa. I really don't know what we will be doing, but I'm not worried about that at all. I am excited to take things as they come.
2. Accra, Ghana: After a quick stop in London (1-hour connection time in between flights!) we will be arriving in Accra, the capital city of Ghana.
3. Cape Coast, Ghana: Our first week in the country will be spent touring the coast and getting acquainted with the people, culture, food and weather. We will be visiting the Cape Coast to see the Elmina Slave Castle and to experience Kakum Nation Park.
4. Kumasi, Ghana: On our way to the hospital we will be working with, we will be stopping in Kumasi. Personally, I am quite thrilled that we are stopping here because it breaks down the 10-hour bus ride from Accra to Tamale. I am also looking forward to staying in a Botel (Boat Hotel) surrounded by crocodiles. Just saying…
5. Tamale, Ghana: The group will finally arrive in Tamale where our hospital is located. While in Tamale, the group will be visiting Mole National Park for a Safari. (Note: Tamale is pronounced TA-MA-lee NOT like the mexican pepper TAH-mah-ley)
6. Enchi, Ghana: After 2 weeks in Tamale, myself and 3 others will be going on an outreach to Enchi, 13-hours away from Tamale. According to my research, Enchi is a tropical rainforest. I am unsure as to what the ramifications of that is (extreme humidity, insane amounts of mosquitos) but I look forward to finding out.
7. Bolga, Ghana: After another 2 weeks in Enchi, my small group will be making its way to Bolga. This village is the site of the University’s community development project, Project Grow.
8. Tamale, Ghana: Then we go back to Tamale for two days of seminar and a goodbye party with the locals.
9. Green Turtle Lodge, Takoradi, Ghana: We end with a couple days at along the ocean to unwind, debrief, and spend time relaxing together.
And that is, briefly, what we will be doing while in Africa. I really don't know what we will be doing, but I'm not worried about that at all. I am excited to take things as they come.
So exciting! Thanks for the visual as well, helps me know where you will be :) Also, just want to say that you have a very good attitude for Africa. Expect the unexpected and like you said, just take things as they come...
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Ok, I'm VERY, VERY jealous! I've been quite desperately homesick for Africa the last couple months. The longer I've been "home," the more homesick I seem to get. There's something about that continent that gets in your blood and you're never the same again, in such an amazing way. I'm so excited that you have it all to look forward to!
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