Surf, sun and sand

Whilst we’ve had some tough bush camping stints, we’ve also been pretty spoilt at times. I mean what an incredible way to wake up here at Abandze beach resort,

camping in a mozzie net tent right in front of the beach and waking up to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore.

We had our fair share of swims here – the water was so lovely and warm you could easily stay in it all day long. And we often did, only getting out when we were ‘tired’ of jumping up and down in the constant waves. Lazy times here at Abandze…

Interestingly, we’re here in West Africa during Harmattan a West African trade wind that blows from the Sahara to the Coast from November to March, explaining the hazy sunsets.

As you would imagine, the seafood here has been incredible, namely the fried calamari with chips and salad and the lobster sandwich which I had for lunch – very decadent (and cheap)!

We also swum at a beach near Accra though it was unfortunately quite polluted. While swimming, pieces of plastic would quite often brush past you. I decided to do my litter picking in the ocean for the days we were there, and Bruce said he wished there were 1 million more Lisa’s – to pick up rubbish that is! With any luck, there will be if I can get this ‘10 pieces’ idea off the ground when I get home.