Today was a relatively chill day. I promised my hosts and a friend that I would fix them a typical Ghanaian meal:Nkati3 wonu. Groundnut Soup. It's a marriage between a satay and a curry. Slightly thicker than the curry but looser than a satay, although similar texture to both. I bought all the ingredients last … Continue reading Domestic Duties (Day 8)
Getting Lost and Star-Spotting (Days 5, 6, & 7)
I met Tia Mowry, her husband Cory and their son Cree today while I was on Sandy Island! It was the highlight of my day I'd say. Today, I also went farther out in the ocean than I've attempted going since I arrived. I still harbour a fear of just floating out to sea and … Continue reading Getting Lost and Star-Spotting (Days 5, 6, & 7)
The Sea Got the Best of Me (Day 4)
My apologies for not posting yesterday. I fell asleep at 10pm. I'm a night owl. Midnight at the earliest for bed. According to my friend and host, when you spend so much time in the water and lay on the beach, you get indescribably worn out. Yesterday was a gorgeous day, although most of them … Continue reading The Sea Got the Best of Me (Day 4)
Paint the Beach in Aquamarine and Coral (Day 3)
Viceroy I walked in with some trepidation because I was waiting for someone to ask me for my room key at any moment--to out me as a mere local posing. But on the contrary, everyone said hello and some asked how I was today. I gained more confidence as I strode down the cool hallway … Continue reading Paint the Beach in Aquamarine and Coral (Day 3)
Driving Privileges
"There is only one main road that connects this 13-mile long island. All side streets are dead-ends or they eventually lead back to this main one; there is no way you can get lost!" She said it with so much conviction, I didn't have the nerve to argue with her. After all she was the native. … Continue reading Driving Privileges
