Category Archives: Ghana

Weekly Photo Challenge: Home

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

Christa at http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/02/08/photo-challenge-home/ says ‘In a new post specifically created for this challenge, share a picture that evokes HOME for you.’ I love these homes that I saw in Northern Ghana. It looks like such a tight community, something to … Continue reading →

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Gina volunteers at Teshie Childrens Centre, Accra

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

I first met Gina when we trained as counsellors together ten years ago. We got on well from the start with shared passions for learning, travel, books and a touch of the alternative, and supported each other in our first … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme: Liquid

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

Ailsa says it been raining heavily in Seattle, so it sounds much like here in the South West of England where some people are dealing with floods. I’m featuring Ghana this week. to join in visit http://wheresmybackpack.com/2012/11/23/travel-theme-liquid/ and share your liquid … Continue reading →

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Music in Pictures Contest: See the World

Posted on September 1, 2012 by

Autumn in Bruges has chosen ‘See the World’ as her theme this week. Pop across to see a video and hear the great song by Gomez. Maybe you will join in this time? Here is my shot at it.  Signs … Continue reading →

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Music in Pictures Contest: Better Days

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

Visit Elisa and join her new photo challenge, this week the song is Better Days, the soundtrack of Eat, Pray, Love and she has posted song here http://autumninbruges.wordpress.com/category/music-in-pictures-contest/ I took this picture in Ghana on Easter Sunday where they were celebrating … Continue reading →

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7 Super Shots!

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

The lovely Madhu over at http://theurgetowander.com/ chose me for the http://blog.hostelbookers.com/travel/7-super-shots/  and gosh was it difficult. I have 20-25 thousand photos to choose from, how do you decide which are good and which you just like? So mine are possibly a mix … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme: Art 2

Posted on July 4, 2012 by

I was browsing around at other people’s entries for Ailsa’s travel theme and was  inspired by http://adinparadise.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/travel-theme-art/ who shows photos of her sister’s beautiful art work. It reminded me of a visit to Sirigu in Northern Ghana, close to the border with … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Post: Door

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

It’s Jakes day today and his them for this week is door. Visit him over at http://jakesprinters.wordpress.com/2012/05/26/sunday-post-door/ and maybe join in. Here is my entry, the ‘Door Of No Return’ at Cape Coast, Ghana. For those who aren’t aware, it is … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Post: Work

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Jakes theme this week is work and once again he has created a clever animation here http://jakesprinters.wordpress.com/ Here are my work photos. Rug making in Anatolia, a woman’s work. Palm oil production in Ghana, the whole family share the work, even … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Hope 2

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

I watched Lost Kingdoms of Africa on TV last night, with the wonderful Gus Casely-Hayford, he featured the Asante nation in Ghana. I had many experiences there and found this photo. I wonder what this little girl dared to hope for. … Continue reading →

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