Tag Archives: Ghana – The Gold Coast

After Three Weeks in Accra As I walk towards the bus stop to work on a sunny, hazy morning, I have my first realization that Accra feels familiar. When I get on the school bus and a man gives up … Continue reading →

“The darkest thing about Africa has always been our ignorance of it.” Of all our travels, Ghana was the greatest disappointment – but whether in the country or myself, I still don’t know. Sakshi and I had paid for a … Continue reading →

At 5:30 am on Easter Saturday, my eyes fluttered open. I was on the bottom of a bunkbed in my new home. The fan had just stopped. No worries, I thought. The electricity will come back. Accra is hot and … Continue reading →