Elmina Castle was made by Portugal in 1482 and became one of the most important stops for the Atlantic Slave Trade. It’s the oldest European building below the Sahara Desert. The Dutch took over the port in 1637. They continued the slave trade until 1814. In 1872 the British took over the coast until Ghana landed independence in 1957. Still it remains as an important landmark to remember the atrocties that happened in the area. It also continues as a major port for fish in Ghana.
Maydasi – Thank you
Akwaaba – Welcome
Eti sane? – How are you?
Ye fremi – My name is…
When you aren’t called ‘abruni’ (a foreigner) or asking ‘how many ‘cedi’s’ (currency) you get to meet some of the most genuine, sincere people in the world. Just today, a local market woman remembered me as the ‘long island boy’ and asked how my day was, and it brightened my day. You find familiar reminders, such as a egg sandwich, or even just a friendly smile can greatly make someones day.
The CIE (Centre for International Education) consists of ten international students. Each represent a different University.
Kakum National Park has the only canopy walkway in all of the continent of Africa. It stands via seven tree tops and balances on 1,150 ft. long.
Fufu is a staple food in Ghana and most of West and Central Africa. It’s made by cooking cassava, yams, or plantains and served with a soup and a meat. My meal was with a Ghanaian beer called Star.
Ghana - The Beautiful 