Labor Day weekend trip to Akosombo

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Hike in Akosombo. Before the bushwhacking and slicing up my legs.




Cedi Beads





Madame tour guide





Grade 1 teachers and company




Accra Zoo









taking Akpeteshi from inedible to incredible

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