63 years ago Ghana gained its independence from the British and its name changed from the Gold Coast to Ghana, with Dr Kwame Nkrumah sworn in as Ghana's first president. To commemorate this important day we enjoyed a public holiday a month ago on Friday 6 March. As it was the last Independence Day we…
Ghana walks and Walking Tours
Here I write about the walking tours that I have done in Ghana. These include walking tours of Nima Accra, Jamestown Accra, Cape Coast Ghana and Elmina Ghana.
An Ode to my Road – a tribute to my neighbourhood streets in Accra Ghana
Oh prettiest road we have ever lived on, as we turn into you we are met with such a exquisite tunnel of green and home is where all the light is at the end. Thank you for your trees that have sheltered me from the Ghana sun as I have exited our compound on my…
Continue reading ➞ An Ode to my Road – a tribute to my neighbourhood streets in Accra Ghana
Much Needed Mosque Meditation at the Accra Central Mosque
We arrive back in Accra at the beginning of January from our wonderful, busy Christmas trip to Durban. Read about the time we spent in the bush on safari here and about the South African home comforts and things we bring back with us here. In the three weeks that we have been out…
Continue reading ➞ Much Needed Mosque Meditation at the Accra Central Mosque


