Ghana



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Ghana
The people of Ghana are called ‘Ghanaian’

Currency: cedi

American Embassy:

Accra
Accra is the capital of Ghana

Eating in Accra
NB: All commentary reflects the views of individuals and not that of Peace Corps or any other agency.

Sleeping in Accra
NB: All commentary reflects the views of individuals and not that of Peace Corps or any other agency

Where NOT to Stay in Accra
 

Activities in Accra
= Cape Coast = Cape Coast is a fascinating city on the coast (surprisingly enough!) that serves both as a jumping off point for places further down the coast and into the forests, and as a destination in its own right.

Eating in Cape Coast
NB: All commentary reflects the views of individuals and not that of Peace Corps or any other agency.

Good Places to Eat in Cape Coast

 * Castle Restaurant – Located right next door to the entrance of the Cape Coast Castle, the Castle restaurant has cold beer, good Ghana tourist food, and lovely views of the water from the lower tables. Bathrooms are a bit sketchy - bring your own paper and soap, just in case.
 * Chic Heb’s – Run by an incredibly nice, effusive Ghanaian woman named Henrietta (prefers Henri or Hetty), CHIC (CHrist Is Compassionate) Heb's (another Henrietta variant) offers delicious, cheap Ghanaian food, and while the area can be a little sketchy at night, Hetty can be nice enough to drive you to your hotel (even the Mighty Victory!). Located directly uphill from the Castle.

Sleeping in Cape Coast
NB: All commentary reflects the views of individuals and not that of Peace Corps or any other agency

The Mighty Victory – situated on a hill overlooking the city and right next to Fort Victoria The Oasis – located on the water, this hotel is right in the heart of town

Where NOT to Stay in Cape Coast
 

Activities in Cape Coast
= The Coast (Busua, Takoradi, Dix Cove) =

Eating Along the Coast
NB: All commentary reflects the views of individuals and not that of Peace Corps or any other agency.

Sleeping Along the Coast
NB: All commentary reflects the views of individuals and not that of Peace Corps or any other agency

Good Places to Stay Along the Coast

 * The Green Turtle Lodge - In all likelihood this is why you're down the coast in the first place!
 * Paco's Tacos - Situated right next to the Green Turtle (literally - maximum 100m), Paco's is run by an ex-pat Californian and his son. They do in fact have tacos (3 cedis each as of Aug 2009). They also have campsites, and are in the process (August 2009) of building more permanent structures

Where NOT to Stay Along the Coast
 

Peace Corps Presence
Peace Corps operates a small center in the outskirts of Kumasi. Be advised that only current PCVs, i.e. not even RPCVS, let alone their guests, are allowed to stay there.

Eating in Ouagadougou
NB: All commentary reflects the views of individuals and not that of Peace Corps or any other agency.

Sleeping in Ouagadougou
NB: All commentary reflects the views of individuals and not that of Peace Corps or any other agency

Where NOT to Stay in Ouagadougou
 

Activities in Ouagadougou