My travel to Ghana has been quite the experience. Culturally, it is way different then back home in the U.S. In Ghana, there are kids working before they graduate from middle school or elementary (half of them don't have a choice). In the U.S., kids sometimes stall after they graduate high school to get a job because they we want everything done for us.
I learned that people in Ghana are very hard working. The Ghanaians are very proud of there growing country and economy, and the athletes that come from there succeed in almost everything that they do.
After this assignment, I learned a lot of the physical aspects of Ghana and how the things there really are.
I would travel to Ghana at every chance that I get.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Traveling from Accra, Ghana to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Travel Info:
Delta Air Lines, Flights 
8489 / 8604 / 6473 / 493
3 Stops
Depart: 11:30 PM
Douala, Cameroon (DLA)
Arrive: 12:01 PM
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ)
Connect in: Paris, Boston, New York
Flight 1
Delta Air Lines, Flight 8489
Depart: 11:30 PM
Douala, Cameroon (DLA)
Arrive: 5:55 AM
Paris, France (CDG)
Flight 8489 operated by Air France
Boeing 777-200
On Time: 88%
Connection Time: 7 hrs 35 mins in Paris, France (CDG)
Next Day Arrival
Flight 2
Delta Air Lines, Flight 8604
Depart: 1:30 PM
Paris, France (CDG)
Arrive: 3:15 PM
Boston, MA (BOS)
Flight 8604 operated by Air France
Airbus A340-300
On Time: 15%
Connection Time: 2 hrs 54 mins in Boston, MA (BOS)
Next Day Arrival
Flight 3
Delta Air Lines, Flight 6473
Depart: 6:09 PM
Boston, MA (BOS)
Arrive: 8:00 PM
New York, NY (JFK)
Flight 6473 operated by COMAIR DBA DELTA CONNECTION
Canadair Regional Jet 900
On Time: data not available
Connection Time: 11 hrs 5 mins in New York, NY (JFK)
Next Day Arrival
Flight 4
Delta Air Lines, Flight 493
Depart: 7:05 AM
New York, NY (JFK)
Arrive: 12:01 PM
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ)
Boeing 737-800
On Time: 85%
Arrive on Wed Nov 10
Total Travel Time: 41 hrs 31 mins
U.S. Airlines/ Car Rental from Accra, Ghana to Douala, Cameroon
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The Dominican Republic is different than Ghana in many ways, one of them being that it has an established government, while Ghana has an unstable government. There have been many famouse movies and film shots taken in the Dominican Republic, while on the other hand, Ghana has very few.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic was named the American Capital of Culture for 2010 by the International Bureau of Capitals of Culture. Ghana has not yet been noticed for its cultural significance.
Cocoa is one of the Dominican Republic's main exports, where as the main export of Ghana is gold, but cocoa follows closely as its second most valuable export.
While there, I will probably visit Santo Domingo's Colonial City. It has things like:
The first road in the new world
First Cathedral in the New World
Hospital and University in the America's
Columbus Palace
the Ozama Fort
the Museum of the Royal Houses
the National Botanical Gardens
the Caribbean seaside boardwalk called the Malecón
the Palace of Fine Arts
If you stand and notice all of the things that have been presearved over time in this city, you could feel as though you went back in time to when the city was more modern, and less dilapidated.
Works cited:
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Ayew [Abedi (Pele) Ayew]
Abedi Ayew is one of Ghana's and Europe's best football players (known as soccer to those of us in America). During his career he played for Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and France. Ayew was an important part of the French football team when they won the UEFA Champions League in 1993. He played with the Ghana football team (also known as the Black Stars) in the 80's and 90's, but Ghana was not fortunate enough to make it to the FIFA World Cup. Since that time, Ayew has become one of Africa's most important ambassadors.
When I interviewed Ayew with these five questions he replied:
1) Do you think that you have succeeded in your life?
A) Yes, I have participated in everything that I could dream of as a kid, and I am still young! (added humor)
2)How have you impacted the lives of others around you?
A) Hopefully I have given the small children of my country a dream to live up for. I want them to believe that they can do what they set their lives to.
3)Can you give me any helpful advise about how to live up to you?
A) Just go full out in everything that you participate in, don't quit halfway.
4)Do you think that living 'out of the ordinary' like you do is a bad thing?
A) No, it is a good thing because I can see how all of my hard work is paying off.
5)How would you say your life is over-all?
A) I would say that it is a successful, crazy life. It has its up's and down's as well as everybody's, but it is good.
Works cited:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abedi_Pele
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=imghp&biw=1024&bih=499&q=Abedi+(Pele)+Ayew&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&safe=active
When I interviewed Ayew with these five questions he replied:
1) Do you think that you have succeeded in your life?
A) Yes, I have participated in everything that I could dream of as a kid, and I am still young! (added humor)
2)How have you impacted the lives of others around you?
A) Hopefully I have given the small children of my country a dream to live up for. I want them to believe that they can do what they set their lives to.
3)Can you give me any helpful advise about how to live up to you?
A) Just go full out in everything that you participate in, don't quit halfway.
4)Do you think that living 'out of the ordinary' like you do is a bad thing?
A) No, it is a good thing because I can see how all of my hard work is paying off.
5)How would you say your life is over-all?
A) I would say that it is a successful, crazy life. It has its up's and down's as well as everybody's, but it is good.
Works cited:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abedi_Pele
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=imghp&biw=1024&bih=499&q=Abedi+(Pele)+Ayew&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&safe=active
Monday, October 25, 2010
Ghana
Ghana is well known for there soccer team also. The Ghana profesional soccer team (nicknamed the Black
Stars) has won the African World Cup four times 1963, 1965, 1978, and in 1982. Even youth Ghana soccer is world known with the Ghana team winning the Under 17 world cup twice.
Works Cited:
http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/blackstars/
http://www.foodbycountry.com/Germany-to-Japan/Ghana.html
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Week 1 question
I will be traveling Kwadiokrom, while in Ghana. While there, I will be visiting lake Volta. Lake Volta is the largest reservoir in surface area (3,275 sq miles) and fourth largest in water volume. You would have to travel 520 kilometers to go from the most northern part of lake Volta in the village of Yapei to the most southern part of the lake at the Akosombo Dam which happens to be only six degrees north of the Equator.
Also, I will be seeing the Wli Water Falls. They range from 60-80 meters and are the largest water falls in West Africa. You can get 45 min. close to the falls by vehicle, but I will be hiking for the last stretch on a beaten path through the rain forest. While on the hike, I will have a chance to encounter many different species of animals including bats, butterflies, birds, monkeys and baboons. I better bring swimming trunks though, because the path crosses 9 smaller streams before reaching the falls.
I will also visit Busia Beach. There is a crocodile sanctuary along the coast that is built on stilts so it is suspended in the air above the water which is pretty cool. And it is next to a forest reserve so the view is awesome every way that you look. While at the beach, I will enjoy going swimming and snorkeling. The best season to do this, however, is during the winer seasons when it is dry. And since Ghana is located at the Equator, you won't have to worry about it being cold over the summer.
Works Cited:
http://www.info-ghana.com/places_of_interest.htm
http://www.bridgingdevelopment.org/expeditnpages/sites/wli.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Volta
http://ghana-net.com/BUSUA_BEACH.aspx
Also, I will be seeing the Wli Water Falls. They range from 60-80 meters and are the largest water falls in West Africa. You can get 45 min. close to the falls by vehicle, but I will be hiking for the last stretch on a beaten path through the rain forest. While on the hike, I will have a chance to encounter many different species of animals including bats, butterflies, birds, monkeys and baboons. I better bring swimming trunks though, because the path crosses 9 smaller streams before reaching the falls.
I will also visit Busia Beach. There is a crocodile sanctuary along the coast that is built on stilts so it is suspended in the air above the water which is pretty cool. And it is next to a forest reserve so the view is awesome every way that you look. While at the beach, I will enjoy going swimming and snorkeling. The best season to do this, however, is during the winer seasons when it is dry. And since Ghana is located at the Equator, you won't have to worry about it being cold over the summer.
Works Cited:
http://www.info-ghana.com/places_of_interest.htm
http://www.bridgingdevelopment.org/expeditnpages/sites/wli.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Volta
http://ghana-net.com/BUSUA_BEACH.aspx
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Bus Info. From Cameroon to Ghana
National Car Rental
Pick-up Location:
Douala (DLA)
Car Company Shuttle To Rental Facility Off Airport.
Douala (DLA)
Car Company Shuttle To Rental Facility Off Airport.
For questions for this rental company, call:
00237 330 83291
00237 330 83291
Pick up: Mon, Oct 18, 2010, 10:00am
Drop off: Mon, Nov 8, 2010, 10:00am
Drop off: Mon, Nov 8, 2010, 10:00am
Total Rental Time: 21 Days
Total cost- $1,290.72
Flight info.
Flight Info. to Douala, Cameroon
Delta Air Lines, Flights
Delta Air Lines, Flights
Delta Air Lines, Flights 4569 / 220 / 8556
2 Stops
Depart: 12:00 PM
Des Moines, IA (DSM)
Arrive: 7:20 PM
Douala, Cameroon (DLA)
Connect in: Minneapolis/St Paul, Paris
Flight 1
Delta Air Lines, Flight 4569
Depart: 12:00 PM
Des Moines, IA (DSM)
Arrive: 1:04 PM
Minneapolis/St Paul, MN (MSP)
Flight 4569 operated by SKYWEST DBA DELTA CONNECTION
Canadair Regional Jet
On Time: data not available
Connection Time: 2 hrs 41 mins in Minneapolis/St Paul, MN (MSP)
Flight 2
Delta Air Lines, Flight 220
Depart: 3:45 PM
Minneapolis/St Paul, MN (MSP)
Arrive: 7:25 AM
Paris, France (CDG)
Boeing 767
On Time: 97%
Connection Time: 6 hrs 25 mins in Paris, France (CDG)
Next Day Arrival
Flight 3
Delta Air Lines, Flight 8556
Depart: 1:50 PM
Paris, France (CDG)
Arrive: 7:20 PM
Douala, Cameroon (DLA)
Flight 8556 operated by Air France
Boeing 777-200
On Time: 16%
Next Day Arrival
Total Travel Time: 25 hrs 20 mins
| $1961 | Fare |
| + $232 | Taxes & Fees |
| $2193 | Total |
Flight info. back to Des Moines, IA
Delta Air Lines, Flights 8489 / 8600 / 3115
3 Stops
Depart: 11:30 PM
Douala, Cameroon (DLA)
Arrive: 8:03 PM
Des Moines, IA (DSM)
Connect in: Paris, New York, Washington
Flight 1
Delta Air Lines, Flight 8489
Depart: 11:30 PM
Douala, Cameroon (DLA)
Arrive: 5:55 AM
Paris, France (CDG)
Flight 8489 operated by Air France
Boeing 777-200
On Time: 88%
Connection Time: 2 hrs 30 mins in Paris, France (CDG)
Next Day Arrival
Flight 2
Delta Air Lines, Flight 8600
Depart: 8:25 AM
Paris, France (CDG)
Arrive: 10:35 AM
New York, NY (JFK)
Flight 8600 operated by Air France
Boeing 777-200
On Time: 64%
Connection Time: 5 hrs 26 mins in New York, NY (JFK)
Next Day Arrival
Flight 3
Delta Air Lines, Flight 3115
Depart: 4:01 PM
New York, NY (JFK)
Arrive: 8:03 PM
Des Moines, IA (DSM)
Flight 3115 operated by MESABA DBA DELTA CONNECTION
Canadair Regional Jet 900
On Time: data not available
Stop in Washington, DC (DCA)
Next Day Arrival
Total Travel Time: 27 hrs 33 mins
| $2889 | Fare |
| + $157 | Taxes & Fees |
| $3046 | Total |
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