#Elmina&CapeCoast

Hello, we're still alive! By now, we're so immersed in Ghanaian life that the blog and our old life in Germany have almost been forgotten. In other words: we're doing wonderfully! :)

Of course, in the past few weeks, we haven't just worked, but also traveled a bit. We spent a weekend in Cape Coast, a city that is mainly dependent on fishing and tourism. Originally, we wanted to relax on the beach most of the time, but it was hardly possible because begging children came to us every two minutes. However, in the protected area of the Oasis Beach Resort, there were a few comfortable hammocks and sunbeds where we could finally relax. Every evening, there was a party at the resort and Rastafarians gathered in the beach bars, enjoying the sound of the sea with palm wine and weed. The main attraction in Cape Coast is the Cape Coast Castle, which also houses some nice shops. We could buy souvenirs here cheaper and more relaxed than in Accra. Insider tip for vegetarians: The Baobab offers accommodation as well as affordable delicacies and freshly squeezed juices.

We visited the nearby Elmina with the accompanying St. George Castle in the company of Dolly (recently volunteering at TANF). The town also depends on fishing but is less crowded than Cape Coast. From St. Jago Hill, we had a great view of the fishing harbor, the castle, and the sea. Since the weather didn't cooperate and our day at the beach fell flat, we took a trip to the Kakum National Park. We tackled the famous Canopy Walkway and marveled at the 40-meter-tall rainforest giants. Although we didn't see many animals, we definitely heard them. We ended our last evening on the beach with a few beers (the good old Club) and playing Uno with the friendly owners of our accommodation.