On the 19th of June 2009, a trip to the Wli Agumatsa waterfalls was organized by the management and staff of Mayflower Preparatory School located on the Spintex road, off Batsonaa total filling station.
On the D-day of the trip, students trooped to the school grounds as early as 5:30am in their numbers. The well equipped bus took off at exactly 7:00am. A journey of about four hours lasted for five hours because the bus had to stop a few times to enable students purchase snacks and to respond to nature’s call.
On the way to the Wli Agumatsa falls, we passed on the Adomi Bridge and the students were so fascinated about how the bridge was built. Various towns we came across after crossing the bridge includes; Peki, Kpeve, Alavanyo kpeme, Kpando and some other villages. Finally we reached our destination were the falls is located.
On the way to the falls we passed various mountains including the Afadjato Mountain, since the falls was high we could see it on reaching our destination; we were welcomed by the two German couples who reside near the falls. The falls takes its source from the Togo Agumatsa Mountain and that is how it derived the name “Wli Agumatsa Waterfalls”.
The Wli Agumatsa falls has a height of sixty meters and it is the highest water fall in West Africa. On the way to the lower falls, we crossed nine rivers which had been bridged. On reaching the falls we were briefed about the history of the falls and how it derived its name. We were later informed by our guide that behind the falls lays one of Ghana’s neighbouring countries, Togo. The Guide informed us that we could have a swim in the falls so far as we do not pass the danger zone. After we had swam, we all grouped to take pictures at the falls.
After we had taken both group and individual photographs, we all left the falls and returned to the refreshment bar located at the falls lodge and had our snacks.
The journey back home took us six hours since the driver had to slow down because it was raining heavily.
We arrived back home around 9:00pm very worn-out and tired. After saying a prayer to thank God for bringing us back safely, we dispatched to our various homes.
I am really impressed with all these stuff, Kow Mensa I congratulate you so much for your efforts to educate Ghana youths. As a mate from Augustine’s College and KNUST, I feel very proud of your achievement. Please give these kids the exposure they need for the years ahead, it does not matter whether you did not have such exposure yourself.
I just decided to have a quick look at your website but hey, I am more than happy for you. Let your drama club be very active, take the kids to University campuses for them to see the fun so as to motivate them. Give the brilliant ones small gifts and see how they can make you proud. I save good job mate, I wish you all the best in your efforts,
Samuel Morkeh Arthur (a.k.a Joe swingi)