A little about Ghana

Since I haven't heard anything from Travis - other than the MTC President's wife calling mom and dad to confirm he did make it there, I figured a little Ghana information would be interesting.

Here is the Flag of Ghana

• Full name: Republic of Ghana
• Population: 23.5 million (UN, 2007)
• Capital: Accra
• Area: 238,533 sq km (92,098 sq miles)
• Major languages: English, African languages including Akan, Ewe
• Major religions: Christianity, indigenous beliefs, Islam
• Life expectancy: 60 years (men), 60 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: Cedi
• Main exports: Gold, cocoa, timber, tuna, bauxite, aluminium, manganese ore, diamonds

2 of the top TRAVEL TIPS for Ghana!

- Dress code is fairly relaxed, though topless sunbathing on beaches is not recommended. Ghanaians generally are very religious.

- Ghanaians are generally very friendly and English is the official language. Good facilities for children, but sea bathing is dangerous because of very strong currents.

I Hope They Call Me on a Mission!

Elder Travis K. Gibson

Heading down the security line - Travis begins his
adventure!


Travis and the parents at the airport
Which one is happier?


The saddest part of leaving - giving up the phone that has
been attached to him since he got it. The question is can
Dad keep up with the texting??? And how many calls
for Travis is he going to get?


Travis at the airport with all of his luggage!



The last family picture before Travis leaves
(We missed you Ryan & Krissy)

Shelly helping Travis practice avoiding all the kisses from the girls!

All the neices and nephews with Travis - How many
will we add before he gets back???

The adoring crowd of nieces & nephews that already are asking when
Uncle Travis is going to be back and when they get to go visit him.

Celebrating at Austin's wedding!

Travis being wacky with Cadbury! Ghana doesn't know
how lucky they are to be getting Travis for two years!