All we knew about Sierra Leone was from the 2006 movie “Blood Diamond” which was set during the civil war that raged in the 1990s. From the minute we reached the border crossing into Sierra Leone, we were impressed as the country is desperately trying to shed its past and focus on its future. A…Continue reading Sierra Leone
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The Gambia
The Gambia is one of West Africa’s most popular and affordable countries for tourists seeking sun, sea, sand and fun plus a bit of nature. We based ourselves in Brufut which is near the town of Serrekunda at Serengeti Beach Camping for the beginning portion of our visit to The Gambia. Our first full day’s…Continue reading The Gambia
Ghana
Our first English speaking country in two months! It was awesome to cross the border from Burkina Faso and immediately be greeted by impeccable English. We were mesmerized by Mona and Colobus monkeys at the Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, got lost in west Africa’s largest market in the Asante city of Kumasi, stalked elephants at Mole…Continue reading Ghana