From Sogakope through Accra to Cape Coast

On Thursday morning, we left Shekinah Glory and traveled to Accra.  Our first stop was a fair trade store called Global Mamas.  We got several things there.  Then it was on to Rockefellers for lunch.  Rockefellers is an amazing restaurant.  They served buffet style hamburgers, pizza, macaroni and cheese and fried shrimp.  Delicious!

After lunch we went to the Accra art market where I got a drum and a Black Star jersey (the Ghana national soccer team).  There were lots of artists and everyone wanted to sell you something.  We bargained to get good prices.  It was fun.  Here I am with Joshua, the man who made my drum.

After the art market, we had a long drive (about 4 hours) to Kosa Beach Resort.  Everyone was hot and tired once we got there, so we ate dinner and went to bed.

On Friday we went to Kakum National Park.  It’s in the rainforest and there are eight giant suspension bridges strung from tree top to tree top. 

 At the highest point, it’s 40 meters off the ground (43.7 yards or 131 feet).  This canopy walk is the only one of its kind in Africa.  There are three others in the world.  We walked across the rope bridges and had to stay 20 feet apart from each other for safety. 

It was pretty cool, but kind of scary.  At the Kakum gift shop, I found an awesome slingshot which was overpriced but I got it anyway. 

 

This morning we are resting, enjoying the beach and will visit Elmina Castle in the afternoon.