TRIP TO GABIKOPE ISLAND

 I welcome you back to my blog and if you are reading this before the new year then a merry Christmas to you!! This trip in particular was an impromptu one, but hey! whenever a new adventure calls you answer. Around 8am in the morning a good friend of mine informed me that there was a trip being organized to Gabikope island and that the ferry which was to transport us to the island would be leaving at 12:30pm. Quickly I got into the kitchen and whipped something up for the trip ahead. I got to the riverbank at 11am and by 12:40 the ferry set off to Gabikope.

The trip on the ferry to the island wasn't dull either, there was a "Jama" group aboard the ferry that trilled us to many Jama songs. For those who do not know "Jama" it's a group of local songs that are satirical in nature and have an upbeat tempo on percussion instruments. From time-to-time songs were also played by the Dj aboard the ferry.

Upon reaching Gabikope the first thing you notice by the riverbanks are fishing canoes, implying that the island is inhabited by fishing folk. It wasn't a bad place to set up and have a little picnic, and from speaking to the organizers, the reason behind the event was to bring people from the mainland to the island once a year to have fun and socialize. 

That was all, a perfect picnic island with welcoming people.

TRIP TO AMEDZOPE IN THE VOLTA REGION

canopy walkway

Amedzope is a town on a mountain, mount Gemi which is not far from Amedzope is acknowledged as the highest point in Ghana. The roads that lead to Amedzope are very decent and motorable, I didn't encounter any bad roads till I got to the main entrance of the tourist site.  The locals in the town were quite welcoming and very helpful, they advised us to park our cars and walk the remaining 1.5km to the canopy walkway since the road was very bad. We were lucky enough to get offered a ride by a pick up-truck 400meters towards our destination. I for one was more than excited, damn was I tired!!

On arriving we were welcomed by a woman at the reception who asked us to make ourselves comfortable whiles one member in our group went to make payment for our tickets. As at the time of writing this post, the tourist site was running a promotion and so it couldn't be confirmed that the prices stated would be the same the following year, I however took the liberty of placing the price list in the post just in case you were wondering how much it would cost. .                                                         

price list

We then made our way to the to the canopy walkway which was about 700meters from the reception. Notable on the route was a 256 steps into the valley where the water fall and canopy was. located. It was a piece of cake going down but not all that fun coming back up, it was war!

On reaching the canopy walkway my legs were still wobbly from climbing down the steps so I had to wait for like 20mins to feel my legs again. The canopy walkway was about 200meters from start to finish. After completing the canopy route I then descended into the valley where the water fall poured into to take some pictures 😋

Then came the long climb back up to the reception where we had lunch. They don't sell food here so it's best to prepare a little something to bring along. They only sell bottled water and soda drinks but no food. After lunch we walked a distance of 1.5km back to the main starting point, unfortunately, this time around there was no free pick up truck to convey us. It was fun walking back though and I really enjoyed every part of the trip. 

TRIP TO ABORIGINES BEACH RESORT

 Welcome back to my blog and once again I hope you are in good spirits. It has been an amazing weekend for me as I took a trip to the Aborigines Beach Resort at Keta in the Volta Region-Ghana and I would like to share it with you😊. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel on YouTube as I do this each and every other day to keep you informed and entertained.😎

The first thing you notice when you get to the resort are the dwarf coconut trees which give the place a tropical vacation kind of vibe if you get my drift hehe. There is an open bar where you can get your shots of alcoholic wines and liquor or just a soft drink. Drinks start from Ghs5 upwards so I'd advice you budget accordingly.

WHAT IT HAS TO OFFER?

The place offers you a list of continental and African dishes with accompanying smoothies and drinks. The highest price for a food off the menu is Ghc70 whiles the least you can get is Ghc30 at the time of writing this review. There is a private dining hall for those who want to have privacy with their friends albeit  the food prices are different in there. You also get a swimming pool to relax in and if that's too small, step out of the resort into the big ocean which is just a 100 yards from the main entrance. 

The prices of the rooms start from Ghs400 upwards with the luxury rooms costing Ghs1200 a night as at the time I posted this review. Their rooms are very spacious with a touch of class and you would love it there.

TRIP FOR THREE - WLI WATER FALLS

 

I welcome you back to my blog! I trust your week was good, as mine has been quite exhilarating and refreshing. Last weekend we took a trip to the Wli Water falls which is located on the Fodome road in the Volta Region. It’s a four and a half hour drive from Accra and just forty five minutes’ drive if you are coming from Kpando where I stay. This time I wasn’t alone, Maukko Maukko of Morzorla reached out to me and asked to go on a TRIP FOR THREE. I was more than excited to get them on this trip and we had so much fun together. 

THE ATTRACTION

The Wli water falls is a nice tourist attraction which boasts of beautiful greenery, African sculptures on sale and the much talked about water fall. After filling in your details at the reception, the first shop you see is a sculpture shop. Sculptures of Masks, symbolic crafts, African gods and for fun, penis-like openers (lol) yes please…exactly how I said it.

You now take a long walk through the greenery canopies created by the tall trees feeling the temperature change as you go, first it’s hot, then it gets cool then it gets humid then hot again. I would advise a tan top or a shirt that’s quite light when visiting the Wli water fall. You cross a couple of bridges and streams till you finally arrive at the sparkling water fall. At the top of the hill where the water gushes out, you can find bat caves which house about a thousand bats but don’t let that spoil your fan, they never come down the water fall and you’d never find one that would swoop down to pick on you or anything. They stay high above in their bat caves only coming out to feed.

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU BUDGET?

At the reception you are expected to pay an amount of Ghc15 per person before entry, it is also optional to pay another Ghc20 for a guide to take you to the water fall. If you feel you can find the water fall on your own then you are at liberty to go by yourself.

Every other expenditure depends on you. The African sculptures are available for purchase and can go for as little as Ghc10 or as high as Ghc200. I’d advise you bring a meal along if you intend to stay for a long while as there are no walk in restaurants on the site, just shops where water and snacks are available for purchase.

TRIP FOR THREE

Should you want to travel with Mr_Hall_Himself on the next trip, kindly email aullinconsult@gmail.com to schedule a trip.  Till next week stay safe and be good out there.

MOUNTAIN PARADISE LODGE

THE LOCATION

The Mountain Paradise Lodge is a serene and peaceful home away from home located in the Volta region on the Biakpa road. A 30mins drive from Kpando where I reside. For those coming from Accra, you are likely to reach the Lodge within 4hrs of travel. 

THE ATTRACTION 

What this place offers is a serene, quite atmosphere and a relaxing accommodation for people who want to get away from the noise, stress and hustle of the city. You get a walk in restaurant that serves organic African dishes and a few continental dishes for those who are not well integrated with African cuisine. I treated myself to their rice with shrimp, vegetables, minced chicken and fried egg and it was really appetizing, kudos to the chef. 👌 The icing on the cake would be the kulugu Canyon which is behind the Lodge, a 30mins walk into a valley which would give your muscles the needed workout you've been missing all year round😏. I tried to get a footage of the canyon but upon my arrival the tour guide wasn't available and though I tried to go down the route by myself to give all my loyal readers and viewers a feel of this amazing place the fear of getting lost by myself wouldn't let me😔 I however had a nice time and maybe the next time I visit I hope I'd get the chance to show you the canyon.

HOW MUCH YOU SHOULD BUDGET

For accommodation you are looking at spending between Ghc95 to Ghc220 depending on the type of room you want.

With regards to food, the least amount you can order for a plate of any meal is Ghc35 and the highest is Ghc45. For soft drinks Ghc7 and Ghc15 for smoothies. The prices are likely to change over time so if you should decided to visit this place a year or two from when this post is made, you should obviously be looking forward to a little increase in price.

TRIP FOR THREE

Should you want to take a trip with me you can email me at aullinconsult@gmail.com so we schedule a trip to anywhere of your choice. Stay safe out there..

TRIP TO AGBENOXOE CATHOLIC GROTTO

Hey there, allow me to introduce myself, my name is Austin Hall, but my fans call me Mr Hall Himself. I'm an adventure seeker and an amazing cook! I like to see new places but what's the fun in seeing these places alone, so come along and see these places with me. Welcome to my first post and hopefully the first of a million more😉 

My first trip is to Agbenoxoe Catholic Grotto located in West Africa Ghana, on the Kpando Agbenoxoe road right behind the Agbenoxoe Roman Catholic Church. For those who don't live within Kpando just type Agbenoxoe Catholic Grotto on your google map and you shall find it. The place is a nice serene place mostly frequented by Catholic pilgrims and tourists. Catholic conventions are held here every few years and its opened to tourist year round.

The Attraction And Its Cost

What brings the tourists are the statues depicting the crucifixion of Christ that are dotted inside the grotto. The biggest of them all is the statue of the virgin Mary situated at the center of the grotto. Admission into the grotto is practically free, but just have some Ghc10 to tip the tour guide, all that walking and talking with you doesn't come free if you get what I mean😊 The place is quite peaceful and serene and a historic place to consider visiting. You can check my YouTube channel for video footages on the trip, you'd definitely love it. 

In case you want to take a trip with me to any tourist site you've head of or I've been to on my blog? Email me on aullinconsult@gmail.com and lets schedule a date.