Journal by: Julie
Today we’re on our way to Cape Coast. First stop is the Slave Castles. It is a somber reminder of the slave and human trafficking trade. The irony was how beautiful it was from the upper two floors and how ridiculous and surreal it was on the bottom floor. For “God loving Christians” it is incomprehensible what they were thinking.
We ate lunch at the Cape Coast Bridge Restaurant. Food was delicious. Town was packed for the festival to celebrate the beginning of the fishing season. There were so many boats and flags. The streets were crowded and smelled of rank fish.
We drove about 40 minutes inland to the Rain Forrest Lodge. Not bad. Shower was hot and had a real showerhead. Vivian shared a room with us. Cailin and I really like her. Cailin and Liz went swimming. Liz is a hoot-especially for her age and I think she and Cailin get a kick out of each other!
Dinner was great. Cailin and I got pizza and salad. A fun change.
Vivian came to Ghana to find her roots. I think her family back in Austin will be a little shocked to find out she found them-Cailin and I-LOL!!
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