Circumnavigating Ghana Without a Paddle...

While I gather some steam in order to write the next installment, I thought it best to share some photos AND VIDEO of our latest exploration of the hinterlands of Ghana. While these will only give you a flavor of what we experienced, the written installment will elucidate further. Oh yes, a whole lot further! So, click on the photo and video below:

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Anonymous said…
Incredible photos, David! I'm so glad to be able to see all of this. Yawning hippos, warthogs, elephants . . . I can't wait for the stories!
12:22 AM
dellaandjared said…
love the pics. miss you guys!
1:40 AM
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