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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 11 MIN

The Bakatue Vigil and the Silence Before

from Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng · host Ama Boateng

Ama sits with the Fetu Afahye week of silence, helps a fisherwoman prepare for the Bakatue lagoon vigil, and reflects on what quiet means in a fishing town. Plus the real cost of a day in Cape Coast, from waakye to a GCB bank run. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Cape Coast, Ghana. Places in this episode: Benya Lagoon, Algorithm Coffee & Juice, Kotokuraba Market, Centre of National Culture, Cape Coast Castle, Fort William Lighthouse, Pedu, Abura. Covered: Fetu Afahye week of silence, Bakatue vigil preparation, Cape Coast food and market costs, Centre of National Culture crafts, Heritage tourism at the castle, Cost of extending stay in Cape Coast. Chapters:00:00 Benya Lagoon01:26 Centre of National Culture02:28 Pedu05:04 Cape Coast Castle07:05 Fort William Lighthouse08:44 Quiet street at night09:43 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FetuAfahye #CapeCoast #Ghana #WeekOfSilence #Bakatue #CapeCoastCastle #KotokurabaMarket #FanteCulture #GhanaTravel #VisitGhana #AtlanticCoast #BenyaLagoon #CapeCoastFood #DiasporaTravel #GhanaHistory #Oguaa #Kente #Highlife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

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