Volta Region

Wli Falls

Last weekend we took a trip out to the eastern region of Ghana. I left on Saturday with Ben and Sarah to meet up with a group who had left the afternoon before. We left the U of Ghana around 5:30 am to catch a tro in Madina. We found one and went straight to HoHae, where we caught another one to go to the tiny village of Wli (pronounced Vlee). On this last tro I think we broke another record, counting 26 inside, plus two foul (haha – a couple chickens one guys bought and held on his lap)! We met up with the rest of our group in Wli and went on a hike to the Upper Wli Falls.

The guidebook told us that it would be about a 1 ½ hour hike, which only took us 45 minutes, including many stops to catch our breath!! The hike was more of a steady uphill climb through the jungle, very challenging. While we were all panting, our Ghanaian guide barely broke a sweat as he made it look like a walk in the park, wearing only flip flops.

The Upper Falls were amazing and well worth the hike. We were the only ones there – making it a relaxing getaway. Again, I am amazed at God’s creation and the diversity of plants, vines, trees, etc. Gorgeous!

Taking a break...one of many!

We made it!

A view along the hike.

A picture of the treacherous hike.

This little girl from the village of Wli came up and asked us to take her picture!

The next day we met up with our instructor and a few others from the University of Ghana and Military 37 in Akosombo. This town is located on the south end of Volta Lake, the world’s largest artificial lake (3283 square miles). It was made for the Akosombo Dam, under the leadership of Kwame Nkrumah, which has the potential to provide power for all of Ghana. We went on the Dodi Princess a boat which gives a 5 hour ride on the lake, taking passengers to the Dodi Island and back. This was a nice and relaxing way to spend the day, with a live band, barbeque, and some reading and sun-tanning (which is seemingly a recurrent weekend theme).

What would be a cruise on the Volta Lake without a game of Dutch Blitz??

Sarah and I catching some rays!

One the way home to Accra. Sarah and Sarah (aka - Sally Mensah - Leftenant Colonel and our contact at Military 37 - a very amazing and compassionate woman. It has been a privilege to get to know her).