Saturday February 20, 2010

contributed by Rose

Our Ghana adventure began with a 7:30 am arrival at Kotoka International Airport. Customs was very efficient – we were through, and at, baggage claim within 30 minutes.

While at the carousel, we were greeted by Lauren (from New York) as she struggled with a huge duffel bag she filled with soccer equipment for the school students at New Akrade.

“Akwaba.” Esther and Amo greeted us with a warm welcome. Shirley, Lauren, Laurel and I arrived at about 8:30 am. The Airport View Hotel was within a ten minute drive. Upon learning that there were no planned activities, Shirley, Laurel, and I decided to explore the mall. We were amazed with the chic boutiques – elegant bridal shop, unique millinery store, exquisite shoes (upward 400 cedi), and of course, flat screen TVs – Sony and Panasonic. One would have thought we were back home!

After dining at a plush restaurant, we headed back to the hotel for dinner at 6 pm with Laurel, Lauren, Shirley, and me.

We concluded the evening with a glass of local wine at the hotel bar.