The rest of our trip was time in Ghana was a whirlwind and now that things have calmed down a bit and we're all comfortably back in the U.S, I'd like to catch everyone up on some of our adventures post-Dagbe.
We left the center bright and early on Sunday the 11th to head to our next destination and several hours later, we arrived at Elmina Castle. Built in 1482 and originally named St. George's Castle, Elmina Castle is the oldest European building in that part of the world. However, Elmina Castle has a far more important place in history as one of the key stops of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. There we saw the squalid slave dungeons, the opulent governor's quarters, and all of the other assorted evils of the slave trade. Despite its macabre and dark history, it was a necessary experience for anyone visiting Ghana.
Our next stop after a long day of travel was the Ko-Sa beach resort. There we were able to get some much need relaxation and to mentally prepare for the return stateside. However, we had one more adventure before we set out.
The following day we went to the Kakum national forest. Complete with columns of busy ants, nesting spiders, and a myriad of other unseen wildlife, Kakum was a beautiful green change of scenery. Its main attraction is a canopy walk and the video below will show more than I could ever write.
Sadly, all that was left after the canopy walk was to head to our hotel in Accra and prepare for our flight home. Even so, Elmina Castle and Kakum were a welcome addition to our time in Ghana and helped to give us a more full picture of what the country has to offer. They're two more reasons to go back.
Peace,
Nate
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