Author: Shannon McClain
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The Santa Network for the Win!
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My husband might doubt the existence of Santa Claus, but he is profoundly grateful for the efforts of our neighbors, family and friends – the Santa Network – for their donations, prayers and well wishes during the holiday season. What We’ve Done We received pledges from 34 friends and family…
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São Tomé: A Mountain Paradise Divulges its Colonial Past
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10 April 2023. When we discovered that we would be moving to Accra, Ghana, one of the first places we put on our travel wishlist was São Tomé and Principé. The tiny archipelago sits just north of the equator in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of Gabon. Because…
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A Walk Through Old Osu
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26 April 2023. Sometimes the best adventures are last minute decisions. I have not explored Accra or Ghana as much as I would like. I could make plenty of excuses, but it’s a waste of time and space. I’d rather just resolve to do better. Knowing this, and rested from…
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The Paradox of Accra: Tranquil Gardens and Teeming Markets
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10 Feb 2021. We’ve been in Accra, Ghana for just over a month now. Carlton is settling in to his job at the Embassy. Isaiah is settling in to life at school – under strident protest. And I am getting things set up at the house and working on expanding…