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Takoradi, Ghana--I Like Water

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Takoradi, Ghana - I Like Water Ghana · West Africa TAKORADI I Like Water — a coastal field note from Ghana’s Western Region. See Video I LIKE WATER Takoradi is a vibrant coastal city in Ghana's Western Region, known for its bustling port and rich cultural heritage. The city serves as a gateway to Ghana's oil industry and offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. From the colorful markets to the serene beaches, Takoradi embodies the spirit of Ghana with its warm hospitality and diverse community. The city's connection to water runs deep - from its maritime traditions to the life-giving...

Togo-or not to go

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Lome, Togo · The Trials Togo or Not Togo Where there’s a Will, there’s a play. A port call missed, a show delivered, and Shakespeare standing in for shore leave. See Full Image Companion Stories Show Text Ordinary World The Call Answer the Call Foreign Land Trials The Elixir Where there’s a Will, there’s a play. Field Note Work became the port. The itinerary said Togo. The assignment said showtime. At sea, both can be true. Like Dubai or not Dubai, Togo or not Togo, I read Shakespeare instead of visiting this port of call. Actually, I had to work on a show. If work is prayer, then I am going to heaven. “The port was outside. The play was the journey.” Operational lesson: ...

Togo-or not to go

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Lome, Togo · The Trials Togo or Not Togo Where there’s a Will, there’s a play. A port call missed, a show delivered, and Shakespeare standing in for shore leave. See Full Image Companion Stories Show Text Ordinary World The Call Answer the Call Foreign Land Trials The Elixir Where there’s a Will, there’s a play. Field Note Work became the port. The itinerary said Togo. The assignment said showtime. At sea, both can be true. Like Dubai or not Dubai, Togo or not Togo, I read Shakespeare instead of visiting this port of call. Actually, I had to work on a show. If work is prayer, then I am going to heaven. “The port was outside. The play was the journey.” Operational lesson: ...

Principe- It's a Jungle Out There

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In the Guinea Islands off the west coast of Africa

Principe- It's a Jungle Out There

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In the Guinea Islands off the west coast of Africa

96 Days @ Sea

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World Cruise 2011 Flipbook Around the World Journey World Cruise 2011 The Journey of Discovery "Some journeys are planned, others unfold beyond expectation. 2 weeks at sea turned into 5 months, a lifelong love story, and a decade of adventure across the globe." Africa Asia Australia South America Europe Flip Page

3 Days @ Sea-Then Africa's Eden

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São Tomé and Principe's Bom Bom Island Smiles, everyone... smiles!  My dear guests! I am Mr. Roarke, your host. Welcome... to Fantasy Island! Ze plane! Ze plane...

3 Days @ Sea-Then Africa's Eden

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São Tomé and Principe's Bom Bom Island Smiles, everyone... smiles!  My dear guests! I am Mr. Roarke, your host. Welcome... to Fantasy Island! Ze plane! Ze plane...

Namibia-Desert Rain

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Hadaee mada tawilaWa/ana nahos ana wahala ghzalti...I dream of rain...and we had it.. Awesome-The oldest Desert in the world is also the most beautiful.

Namibia-Desert Rain

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Hadaee mada tawilaWa/ana nahos ana wahala ghzalti...I dream of rain...and we had it.. Awesome-The oldest Desert in the world is also the most beautiful.

Cape Town-Swimming With The Sharks The Cruisefather

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The Cruising Godfather · Declassified File CG-007 Trials · Cape Town Swimming With the Sharks Police chief. Scientist. Grizzled shark hunter. One cage, one ocean, and one deeply questionable idea off the coast of Cape Town. See Full Image Open Evidence Locker Show Text Ordinary World The Call Answer the Call Foreign Land Trials The Elixir Mission Brief Cape Town made the offer. The Atlantic supplied the danger. I supplied the bad judgment necessary to enter the water. There are two ways to swim with sharks. One involves a steel cage, an experienced crew, cold water and a reasonable respect for biology. The other involves corporate life. This file concerns the first kind. Off Cape Town, I became the police chief, scientist and...

Cape Town-Swimming With The Sharks The Cruisefather

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The Cruising Godfather · Declassified File CG-007 Trials · Cape Town Swimming With the Sharks Police chief. Scientist. Grizzled shark hunter. One cage, one ocean, and one deeply questionable idea off the coast of Cape Town. See Full Image Open Evidence Locker Show Text Ordinary World The Call Answer the Call Foreign Land Trials The Elixir Mission Brief Cape Town made the offer. The Atlantic supplied the danger. I supplied the bad judgment necessary to enter the water. There are two ways to swim with sharks. One involves a steel cage, an experienced crew, cold water and a reasonable respect for biology. The other involves corporate life. This file concerns the first kind. Off Cape Town, I became the police chief, scientist and...