Prettiness and Primates
After a whirlwind weekend I am now recovering with a new limp and some puncture wounds on my arm. Both maladies were totally worth it though, because I got to play in not one but two waterfalls, make friends with monkeys, and climb my first African mountain! The trip started on Saturday morning as I … Continue reading
Exploring the “touristy” side of Ghana
This past weekend I got a head start on my African travel resolution and headed to Cape Coast, about a 4-hour (with traffic) drive West of Accra. The weekend was a great mix of historical education, relaxation, and fun, and I’m glad I finally got a chance to visit some of Ghana’s “touristy” destinations. After … Continue reading
30 hours in Istanbul
I’m now back in Ghana after an eventful 30 hours in Istanbul, which I loved. It’s an incredibly photogenic city with a fantastic transit network, so even with so little time I was able to check two major things off of my to-do list: shop the Grand Bazaar and visit the Hagia Sophia. After a … Continue reading
You know you live in Ghana when…
Happy new year! I have a feeling 2013 will be a crazy year and so far it’s off to a good start. I’ll be heading back to Ghana the day after tomorrow and I’m excited to get back into that African heat, even though I’ll miss Canada and all of my loved ones that call … Continue reading
Please Donate! Help Train Teen Girls in Ghana
Looking for an awesome Christmas gift or just some plain ol’ good karma? Well, I’ve got something for you. For the past few weeks I’ve been planning a fundraising campaign for a school located about 45 minutes outside of Accra, and after a few visits and some iMovie magic, it’s here! You can read all about … Continue reading
This Could Be Anywhere In The World
Sometimes when I’m out and about, weaving my way into the social fabric of this place, I lose track of where I am. Sometimes I forget the history of all that surrounds me, fail to hear the international accents, feel comfortable as though it’s home. Other times I’ll notice something or look beyond the lights … Continue reading
My Ghana so far
Long time no blog, I know, I know. I’ve transformed slowly from overwhelmed to busy and excited, and there’s not much time to reflect during the pauses in between. Until now! So, Ghana. As you may have noticed, I had no idea what to expect before I came here. I had Google images and blog … Continue reading
I’m coming home!
This is it! I’m currently in the Honolulu airport, ready to fly back to Canada. I can’t believe it’s over. I’ve already cried and I’m anticipating more waterworks as the plane pulls away. I can’t even imagine staying in one place for more than a few weeks at a time, never mind a few months! … Continue reading
In an Aeroplane Over the (lake): Skydiving in Taupo, New Zealand
I jumped out of a plane at 12,000 feet this morning. No, really! Thankfully, I was strapped to someone who knew what they were doing. There was also a parachute involved apparently, though I was too focused on the tiny little Monopoly houses below me to notice. This, my friends, is the story of my … Continue reading
Checking in from Franz Josef, NZ!
Hey there! Just thought I’d give a quick update about my whereabouts…the title says it all! I’m planning on writing a longer blog about my time in Melbourne and my first few days in New Zealand, but it turns out that the wifi in the middle of nowhere tends not to be the best. Give … Continue reading
Kelsey Parsons 