Tag: family
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Malaysia
March 1st Our flight to Malaysia went smoothly, and the views of the beaches and endless palm fields were stunning—definitely making us excited for our upcoming diving plans! After landing in Kuala Lumpur, we met up with Noreen, a very close family friend. For those who’ve read the “Austin, USA” blog, you might notice a…
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Sri Lanka Tour
February 8th After a much-needed slow morning and packing up from Yakaduru, our driver, Sampath, picked us up, and we set off for the first stop of our tour—the charming town of Ella. On our way we also got to see a beautiful waterfall and had lunch at this very well organised restaurant called “Cafe…
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Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka
January 31st Despite my mum’s many warnings—“If you think it’s hot now, maybe we shouldn’t go to Sri Lanka”—we made it to Colombo without any issues! Upon arrival, we met our guide, Sampath, who would be with us for the next few weeks. He took us to our guesthouse for the night so we could…
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Pimenta Spice Garden, India
January 17th–18th Our journey to the Pimenta Spice Garden was a long one—two hours of driving, followed by two flights, a night at the charming Thottungal homestay near the Kochi airport, and another two-hour drive before finally arriving at our home for the next few days – The Pimenta Spice Garden in Muvattupuzha. Here, we…
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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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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…