by Safarigal | Dec 22, 2024 | Round Africa in 90 Days
At Sea December 19th, 2024 The crossing of the line ceremony had been switched to 2 days ago due to the risk of rain today. Well the weatherman didn’t lie, it was pouring this morning. However, it did clear up briefly so that the eagerly anticipated staff vs guests...
by Safarigal | Dec 21, 2024 | Round Africa in 90 Days
Sao Tome December 18th, 2024 It looked rather foggy this morning. However, it did start clearing up, And by the time the tenders had been launched, the weather was looking good. Sao Tome was our first tender port. No waiting around for a tender ticket before we could...
by Safarigal | Dec 20, 2024 | Round Africa in 90 Days
At Sea December 17th, 2024 Although we don’t actually cross the equator until the day after Sao Tome, due to the adverse weather forecast the crossing the line ceremony was held today. I first crossed the line by ship as a baby and there is evidence of this on 8mm...
by Safarigal | Dec 20, 2024 | Round Africa in 90 Days
Tema, Ghana December 16th, 2024 Whilst we traveled in luxury from Takoradi to Tema overnight, our guide Samuel and our driver make the 6-hour journey on the bumpy dusty road. We arrived in the early morning, with a trusty tug escorting us to the dock. Tema is another...
by Safarigal | Dec 19, 2024 | Round Africa in 90 Days
Takoradi, Ghana December 15th, 2024 Yesterday we were in a new country for us, today it’s another new country, Ghana. Again, we are in a busy cargo port, but at least there were several stalls selling souvenirs on the quayside, making it feel less commercial somehow....