Monday, May 31, 2010

Akwaaba means...

Akwaaba means
"welcome" in Ghana, West Africa.
but you really don't have to travel that far
to enjoy the spoils.

so take your time. slowly sip your mango juice.

enjoy the sweet scent of geraniums.

close your eyes.
breathe deeply and take it all in.

embark upon a regal retreat.

and indulge in the comforts of home away from home.

silence fills the air tonight,
rest is only a pillow away.

*I have been very blessed to experience the pure pleasure of Akwaaba Mansion in celebration of my best friend's birthday. If you ever get the opportunity, do allow Akwaaba to spoil you!

19 comments:

Kim Mailhot said...

That looks like a wonderful place ! Makes me feel relaxed and rejuveniated just looking at the pictures !
Love the liitle mole friend at the end too!
Have super week, Lovely Se'Lah !

graceonline said...

What a wonderful, instant meditation (Is that an oxymoron?). I was immediately transported and feel marvelously refreshed, though it took only a few seconds to read the post and view the images. It was my lucky day when Wanda told her readers about your interview of her.

ELK said...

just this little tour was pure heaven ..blessings friend!!

Tracy said...

Such a beautiful place to delight the senses and life the spirit! So glad you had this wonderful time away. Thank you for this refreshing moment... aaahhh... Happy day, dear friend :o) ((BIG HUGS))

Birdie said...

Se'lah, thank you for taking us there with you!! I could feel the relaxation coming up on me :-)it's on my 'to do one day' list ... blessings dear friend!

Gayle said...

It looks so pretty and serene.

My Castle in Spain said...

First i must say, i love this name which sings beautifully and second wow..you're so lucky !!!
thank you for taking me with you!
A big hug to you Se'lah!
:-)
Lala

suvarna mollerup said...

Looks like another to add to the bucket list, love the geranium shot and that sun room wow!

christina said...

a beautiful, hand held, tour.
love this.
xo

Shell said...

I've always wanted to go Akwaaba Mansion. Heard wonderful things about it.

Kass said...

You captured it all so well in words and pictures.

Unknown said...

I LOVE that porch! I think I could spend days there! SO much beauty right here!

Marilyn Miller said...

Love it all, but the pile of word rocks was my favorite. Oh I would love having that sitting in my yard.

PinkInklings said...

Yes, the word rocks ROCK! I might not ever see them cuz I'd be swooning on that porch, gazing at those geraniums. Lovely...

Relyn Lawson said...

You are blessed. WOW!! Of course, your best friend is blessed, too. She gets to spend a birthday like this with you.

Corinne Rodrigues said...

I looked at these pictures and felt such an air of peace. The rookery is absolutely brilliant (as are every one of your posts!). Just had to share this one with my husband.
Thank you.

Lisa Johnson said...

Wow! That looks like a slice of heaven. I'd love to visit there.

Happy weekend to you! ; )

Operaton You said...

I'm so jealous! It's absolutely beautiful! Geez, we have to catch up..

Tanya said...

Beautiful shots...the chandelier is my favourite.