The weather in Ghana was so wonderfully hot. It only rained 3 times in the six weeks I was there. I got tan lines from my swimsuit :)
My street in Agboba. Its really refreshing how different the culture is over there. most people are happy with what they have, because the most important thing is family. 
The comunities are very strong. Everyone greets each other in the street. Its an experience that has made me see things in a different way. I would say that I dont have much, but compared to some of the people I have met I am now very grateful for what I have. One of my Neighbours didnt have electricity in her home, and she had to help her kids with homework by candle light in the evening. Many parents will go to the market or town to sell whatever they can just to be able to pay for their children's education. They really dont make much by selling buscuits and sweets, or fruit and veg. Most people carry these items on their heads all day to sell to the people who drive their cars on the main road. Medical treatment must be paid for as there is no NHS. It is a really hard life for some people.
My family and I went to see the botanical gardens in Aburi.
This tree is over 300 years old and is the tallest tree I've ever seen. Hopefully my family standing under it can show you the sheer scale of it.
I found a praying mantis in the bushes. A tour guide took us around and told us some history of the plants there. There was lots to see.
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