The Africa they never show you

[Simply_Uno 1]

Zee and Kanyiri,

you guys never cease to amaze me with your stories. they are so full of history and practicality, what I admire the most is the fact that it is youthful and relevent. please continue to enlighten us and everyone about your experiences, history and heritage. it is a gem to all who are willing to glean from it. thank you.

UNO

p.s. I wish someone would start and informative thread about their various exploits and experiences. that way, we can squash some of the blatent ignorance encountered here and elsewhere.

[Enlighten one :) 5]

I could not have said this any better. It was in my head and heart but could not put words to the delight I felt in this thread reading your stories. Do I see a possible book deal?

They say parents, who put their kids in beauty pageants, cheer leading, acting, singing, and so on are living vicariously through them at times. I see my son traveling out of high school and doing missionary or volunteer work. That would be me living vicariously through him.

Zee and Kanyiri,

you guys never cease to amaze me with your stories. they are so full of history and practicality, what I admire the most is the fact that it is youthful and relevent. please continue to enlighten us and everyone about your experiences, history and heritage. it is a gem to all who are willing to glean from it. thank you.

UNO

p.s. I wish someone would start and informative thread about their various exploits and experiences. that way, we can squash some of the blatent ignorance encountered here and elsewhere.

[LovinLiberia 0]

I'm still planning to add more pictures to this thread. I'm bogged down with school deadlines today. I will attempt to squeeze the pictures in tonight. Also, Omoba, I found some Dakar pictures that were really nice.

Expect more to come soon...

[Truth be Told 0]

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Here is my contribution...this is me...traveling by elephant accross the savana....

[Asante Maroon 0]

Here is my contribution...this is me...traveling by elephant accross the savana....

[CBR 0]

Wow! This is an awesome post. It's so true that "they" don't show us this kind of stuff in the media. The pictures are so beautiful, my jaw dropped. I'm taking a tour of the regional forums for the first time now that I have the time and focus (fiance is finally with me!) and this is a wonderful start. Thank you!

[Asante Maroon 0]

Wow! This is an awesome post. It's so true that "they" don't show us this kind of stuff in the media. The pictures are so beautiful, my jaw dropped. I'm taking a tour of the regional forums for the first time now that I have the time and focus (fiance is finally with me!) and this is a wonderful start. Thank you!

Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to come again and again

[Zee Bee 61]

Here are some of my pictures as promised

Accra from the plane:

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Elmina Castle and Cape Coast:

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Independence Square, Accra:

Fabric store, Tamale:

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My friend took these pics, she was fascinated that the animals roamed free:

Defense wall, Nalerigu. This wall was built to prevent slave traders from entering Northern Ghana. Its not too far from our house:

Our house

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One of the hills surrounding our village:

Pictures from the top of the mountain:

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More random pictures:

[Ta Ta 1]

Awesome photos Zee, beautiful area !

I like the fabric store and wanted to crawl in there to buy all the blue fabrics

I love the compound in the village.