Author: Elsi0606
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Pench National Park, India
January 14th Our day started at 4 am to catch our flight to Nagpur. It was a short but exhausting journey, made tougher by my brother’s stomach troubles the night before, leaving us all a bit sleep-deprived. Arriving earlier than expected at the Pench National Park, we had to wait before being able to check…
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Goa, India
January 9th After some challenges with plane delays and visa issues, we finally landed in Goa at 1 am, where Shankar (my mum’s friend from her time in Singapore) was waiting to welcome us. After catching up on sleep and decompressing from the journey, Shankar and Mugdha (Shankar’s wife) took us out to explore a…
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Dubai, UAE
December 5th We landed in Cairo, Egypt, with barely enough time to catch our connecting flight to Dubai. Secretly, Sam and I were hoping we’d miss the connection to sneak in a visit to the pyramids, but luck was on our parents’ side—we made the connection smoothly. ↑ pretty views from the plane in Ghana,…
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Volta Region, Ghana
November 26th Our day began at the “Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary“, where we encountered some of the cutest Mona monkeys I’ve ever seen. They were so tame and we fed them bananas right from our hands—it was adorable! Next, we visited the second-highest mountain in Ghana, Mount Gemi, which also happens to be home to…
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Kokrobite, Ghana
November 17th We headed to Kokrobite closer to Accra and stayed at a lovely Italian-run garden resort. They made excellent food, like pasta and fresh fruit that my siblings and I indulged in for the next ten days—comfort food we’d missed. November 18th Determined to make the most of our time, we started surfing lessons…
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Elmina, Ghana
November 14th We made our way to Elmina, stopping at the site where enslaved people were forced to take their “last bath” before being shipped away. The juxtaposition of the area’s natural beauty and its tragic history was heartbreaking. In Elmina, our Airbnb overlooked salt farms, and we were treated to some of the most…
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Lake Bosomtwe & Kumasi, Ghana
November 11th The drive to Lake Bosomtwe was long and bumpy, but the destination was worth it. The serene beauty of the lake and its lush surroundings was breathtaking. November 12th We spent the day relaxing by the lake, sleeping in, and enjoying the peace. There was a sweet little dog there, which made me…
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Japekrom, Ghana
November 7th On our way to Japekrom, we stopped at the Kente Weaving Centre in Bonwire just outside of Kumasi. It was fascinating because of all the intricate designs. Later, we reached the Tumi Hostel in Kumasi, a woman-owned hostel known for its community projects, including a sewing school and educational initiatives. November 8th We…
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Accra, Ghana
November 3rd Our journey continued as we landed at London Heathrow Airport early in the morning. For the first time in two months, we felt the crisp, cold air as we stepped off the plane and onto the bus to the terminal. I have to admit, it was surprisingly refreshing to feel cold again, it…
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Austin, Usa
October 30th We arrived in Austin by late afternoon in time for dinner with Carla and Kathryn at a nice Mexican restaurant. Carla is a close friend of my grandparents and knows my mum from my grandparents’ time in Lahore, Pakistan, many years ago. It was lovely to reconnect after many, many years! October 31st…