The Adventures of JBrot in Africa
In and around Ghana
Akwaaba!
Hey everyone,
So I'm chilling here in the air-conditioned confines of Busy Internet Cafe enjoying the African sunset.
Actually, its balls hot. I mean seriously. If you ever thought that hot climates were better, spend a night in a $1 hotel room with no fan. When you wake up in the middle of the night and can't tell whether you're in sweat or someone else's urine (everything smells like pee here for some reason), you can decide.
So here's the deal. I was in Amsterdam for about 7 hours. Saw the royal palace, central square and the canals. Despite being there at 7 a.m. the famed cofeeshops were still open. What a country!
Eventually I made my way to Accra. The flight was long and tiring but no I'm here so no complaints. Got picked up at the airport by Rev. Ezekiel, the program manager, and Immanuel, the Samuel L. Jackson of Africa (this guy is hilarious I promise...he would be perfect for 'Snakes on Planes'...if you don't get the joke, you still have some self-respect. I applaud that.)
Anyway, the people here are amazing. Despite being taunted for being white and being stared at by virtually every single person I pass, the feeling of welcomness is definitely present. I start work tomorrow so we'll see how things go with that. But the beach today, with the scantily clad ladies and the white Europeans with ample cash, was a nice first day.
So that's it. I'm outta time here. I'll continue to update as my hilarious adventures continue. Oh here's a quickie. Have you ever smoked with three guys in the slums of Africa? Well now I have. This is hilarious. Quality trip. Talk to you all soon.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler JBrot in Africa
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Done with the North
It's time my children. It's time to end my journey.
After six hectic weeks of exploring this amazing country, I can now say that I have conqu... Continue reading »
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Day 11
Hey everyone,
So yesterday in my update I forgot some things that I wanted to talk about.
I went to the University of Ghana campus radi... Continue reading »
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Day 18
Alright folks.
Time for another update.
So I found out the craziest story ever yesterday. At one of the hospitals here, a guy has been... Continue reading »
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Cape Coast/Elmina Weekend
Greetings again my friends. I got back from Cape Coast yesterday night and need to tell you about the weekend.
Aaron, Heather, Rhia and mysel... Continue reading »
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Day 6
Hey everyone,
Yesterday I battled the Internet. And I can comfortably say I had my ass kicked. I tried to send this post four times at two di... Continue reading »
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Exploring the north
Hey everyone,
Well you might say that I've been lazy in the last week because I haven't posted an update, but hink about it rather as me gain... Continue reading »
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Volta Weekend
Hey everyone,
I know you all spent your weekend eagerly awaiting my next update. Well here it is.
I went to the Volta Region on Friday... Continue reading »
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Another Volta Weekend
Hey team,
So I only have 15 minutes left and my mind isn't feeling like doing the mental gymnastics that it takes to reconstruct every second... Continue reading »
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Day 3
Hey everyone,
Time for another update.
Went to Makola Market today. This place is simply ridiculous. Every single person seems to be se... Continue reading »
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