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The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.
Saint Augustine
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My Dream Vacation
For my dream vacation I will be traveling to Ghana, Africa. Ghana holds a special place in my heart, as it is where my Dad grew up, until he was 10 years old. Just months after my Dad was born my grandparents made the decision to relocate their family to Ghana to work as missionary’s; my Grandmother as a doctor, and my Grandfather as a pastor. All my life I’ve heard the many stories my Grandparents and Dad share with each other about their time spent in Ghana. I’ve always wanted to visit the place my Dad called home for the first 10 years of his life; it would be an incredibly eye opening experience, giving me a look into the life his family lived there.
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Who Am I?
My name is Dana Moyer and I am a fourth year Kinesiology student at the University of Western Ontario. Even though I will be sharing my dream vacation with you, I haven’t actually done much traveling.
“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” - Susan Sontag
When I was younger, when my family would go on vacations it was always to Western Canada to visit my mom’s family. We did these vacations quite often, but we never ventured anywhere else, and most of the vacations were limited to visiting with family, rather than exploring the area. This has implanted values into me and instilled certain travel beliefs. My travel experiences were always with the distinct purpose of seeing people, rather than going to see a part of the World, or discover myself. Don’t get me wrong, I very much belief in travel for those purposes, but my personal experience as a tourist has always been family or socially oriented. That being said, I have learned to get great reward out of this type of travel. For this reason, my vacation to Ghana would be very rewarding to me as it would let me explore my family history.
Additionally I would consider myself a mix between two types of tourists: individual mass tourist and an explorer. I do enjoy some of the popular sight-seeing and tours that are available with traveling, but I also like to explore a little off-the-beaten path. As far as tourist attractions go, I would say my favourite attractions are nature based. I love seeing the natural beauty of a place and being able to experience it through activities such as hikes. Secondarily I enjoy cultural and heritage attraction. While in Ghana I plan to include both of these attractions into my tourism experience.
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I would love to experience this trip with my Dad. I have always had a very special relationship with my Dad and I think this would be an incredible way to build this ever-changing relationship as I enter into my adult life. Of course, my Dad would be an excellent tour guide, having lived there during his childhood; his boyhood memories were also enhanced when he went back to visit in 2003. My dad would be a great travel companion as we share many of the same qualities; we have very similar personalities and have the same great love of nature.
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The gladdest moment in human life, me thinks, is a departure into unknown lands.
Sir Richard Burton
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Itinerary - Day 1 and 2
Depart Toronto Pearson International Airport May 8th at 6:35pm and arrive at Kotoka International Airport (via Heathrow Airport) in Accra, Ghana on May 9th at 7:25pm. (British Airways)
From the airport we will shuttle to the Charleston Hotel in Accra where we will stay for our first three nights in Ghana.
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Photos courtesy of: Keith Moyer (my Dad), taken on his trip in 2003.
Top Left Photo: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park Bottom Left Photo: Kwame Nkrumah’s Grave Right Photo: Statue of Kwame Nkrumah
Day 3: May 10th in Accra
Our first day in Accra will be spent touring around the city and seeing a couple of the popular landmarks. We will visit the Presidential Palace (known as the Flag Staff House), Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Independence Square/Freedom and Justice Arch.
We will return back to the Charleston Hotel for the night.
Kwame Nkrumah was the first President of Ghana. He declared Ghana’s Independency after conducting a non-violent movement towards independence. He was the President while my Dad lived there and my Dad was actually friends with Nkrumah’s son, and attending his birthday party at the Presidential Palace. This is a very popular story in my household and I can’t wait to see the Palace in person. The Memorial Park and Independence Square would be great places to take in some of the history of Ghana.
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Photo courtesy of: Keith Moyer (Dad) from his trip in 2003.
Day 4: May 11th in Accra
Today we will be exploring the towns of Accra and Somanya, which are the two places my Dad lived while in Ghana. Pictured above is the Somanya house, which my Grandma’s doctor clinic was in as well as a medical dispensary. Today this house is a government ministry health office. We also will plan to venture out to the Akosombo hydro-electric dam.
Following our day of exploration we will reside for one final night at the Charleston Hotel.
This day will be very meaningful to spend with my Dad as we explore all the places of his childhood. The Akosombo dam was somewhere my Dad’s family went for day-trips as they were constructing it during his time there. The day will satisfy the family oriented side of me as I’m able to learn about my Dad’s past.
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To travel is to take a journey into yourself.
Danny Kaye
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Photo courtesy of: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accra_Hearts_of_Oak_S.C.#/media/File:Accra_hearts_of_oak_sc.png
Day 5: May 12th in Accra
Our final day in Accra will be spent exploring the Accra Market in the morning and in the afternoon taking in a local soccer team - Hearts of Oak (logo pictured above) - play in the Ghana Premier League.
After the game we will journey the Cape Coast where we will stay for the next three nights at Ko-sa Hotel.
The Accra Market is where my Grandmother and the family’s cook would have went shopping for groceries and everyday necessities. Something my Dad and I share is our love for sports, particularly Soccer. My Dad learned how to play soccer growing up in Ghana and he passed that on to me. Soccer was a big part of our relationship in my childhood and I believe it’s what helped us develop the special bond that we have. Sharing the experience of going to a Ghanaian soccer game with my Dad would be so much fun and I expect it to be one of the highlights of the trip.
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Day 6: May 13th in Cape Coast
Today we will tour the slave castles on the Cape Coast; Elmina Castle and Cape Coast Castle and Museum. Ghana’s coast was at the center of slave trade. The slave castles held the captured Africans as they awaited shipment.
We will retire back to Ko-sa Hotel for another night of much needed sleep after a busy day exploring some of Ghana’s history.
My Dad shares memories of visiting Elmina Castle with his family when he was a young boy and I would love to relive this experience with my Dad. The history and heritage of these castles would make for an incredibly humbling experience.
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Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.
Frank Borman
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Photo courtesy of: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busua
Day 7: May 14th at Busua Beach
Now over half way through our travels, we will spend a leisure day relaxing on the popular Busua Beach.
We will return back to Ko-sa Hotel one final night.
My Dad has fond childhood memories of spending days with his family on the beach and I look forward to relaxing on the beach with him and hearing many more stories about his time there.
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Day 8: May 15th at Kakum National Park
We will spend our day adventuring through Kakum National Park, with the main event being the canopy walk over the park (pictured above).
Following our day of exploring we will make our way to Kumasi where we will reside for the night at the Golden Bean Hotel.
The canopy walk will be an incredible way to overlook the natural beauty of the country. This will be a very appreciated day in nature for my Dad and I as we experience everything the park has to offer.
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Day 9: May 16th in Kumasi
Kumasi is the center of the Ashanti Kingdom, home to the Ashanti people, which is the main cultural group in Ghana. Our day will be spent learning about the Ashanti culture through exploring the Central Market (as known as Kejetia Market) and the Ashanti Craft Village. At the Craft Village I especially look forward to taking in the making of the traditional Kente Clothe in the Bonwire weaving village.
After our day of exploring we will journey to Mole International Park where we will retire to peaceful rest at the Mole Motel in preparation of adventuring through the park the next day.
The traditional Ashanti culture is an important aspect of Ghana that I want to experience in my time there. The previous stops on my journey have all been exploring more touristy and commercialized places in Ghana, and this will serve as a way to see the traditional Ghanaian culture.
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If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.
James Michener
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Photo courtesy of: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mole_National_Park
Day 10: May 17th in Mole National Park
Our last day in Ghana will be spent at the countries largest wildlife park. The most popular park animal is the elephant. Some other common game seen in the park are monkeys, antelopes, hippos, buffalos and crocodiles. Once popular, but now rare sightings include lions and leopards.
This will be a great way to end the trip, seeing the natural wildlife that exists in Ghana, satisfying both my Dad and I’s nature loving sides. As well it serves a great way to stretch our legs before our long journey back home!
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