Ashley Grey

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Accra Coconut Festival:

The International Coconut Festival taking place in Accra is indeed off to a good start. I was not quite sure what to expect. Perhaps, an unlimited supply of coconut food. Sure! Maybe floats made from coconut husks? We’ll see! A coconut festival should mean a fresh, creamy, delightful experience with juicy coconuts. Right! That was good enough for me. The coconut festival idea is intriguing. Also, I get excited about subjects that inspire green, and organic living, so, I went to check out the event. Nuts for the coconuts! There weren’t any floats of coconut pods. One can only hope, yes? Attendance was good though. There was learning. There are huge dividends to investing in the coconut industry because of the versatile nature of the fruit. Not to mention the different species and varieties available. We get oil, water, and milk, and make smoothies from the fruit. The list of…

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“A promise is a cloud, fulfillment is rain” is an Arabian proverb which just about sums up my thoughts on promises and keeping them. A promise is like an oath or a pledge to do or make something happen. A basis for expectation grows as soon as we make one. Promises are stronger than mere words, which is why we should keep promises when we make them. In the story of The Pied Piper of Hamelin we read about broken promises. Click here to read the full story. “I Thirst” narrates a promise fulfilled at great cost. The narrator feels just as thirsty while watching. Standing in the hot African sun My flesh feels the intense burn No respite from the angry glow This soda would offer hope. I take a sip Sweet, but I thirst still Ruthless in its brilliance I feel helpless against this radiance. A crown of…

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Get away with us in December. Do you want some fun in the serenity of an African village? Do you want to spend time in nature, enjoy spectacular views, explore caves and maybe even catch a fish in the wild? Then come away with us this December on our journey of discovery of special sites. Our tours are carefully-designed for you. Choose from our Splurge, Midi and Mini tour package options and be sure to fill out the registration below. Date/location: December 10 -12, Eastern Region and environs, Ghana. GETAWAY OPTIONS SPLURGE 2 nights/3 days 2-person sharing Accommodation with waterfront view Complimentary breakfast/ pack Meals/snacks/bottled water Air-conditioned transportation Guided co-ordination GHs1,623 MIDI 2 nights/3 days 2-person sharing Accommodation with garden view Complimentary breakfast Meals/snacks/bottled water Air-conditioned transportation Guided co-ordination GHs1,495.00 MINI 2 nights/3 days Hostel accommodation Meals/snacks/bottled water Air-conditioned transportation Guided co-ordination GHs795.00 ACTIVITIES Guided tours Game viewing Rock climbing…

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Fishing Community, Accra
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