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Wait, I’m having my lunch

Day 53… Wednesday 24th May Milo is a popular energy drink offered for breakfast as an alternative to tea and coffee.  It is similar to a malt drink and it...

The good life in Big Ada

Day 52… Tuesday 23rd May Packed up the car, checked tyre pressure and power steering fluid – all ok.  Stopped for fuel.  Absolutely loving the friendly service and being able...

The elusive Brown Card continues to evade us

Day 51… Monday 22nd May Got a taxi via ‘Yango’ (operates like Uber) which works like a dream where you pay via the app and involves no negotiation with the...

Keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times

Day 50… Sunday 21st May Met a group of Americans over breakfast and we shared our experiences of Ghana. They had just visited Rome and shaken hands with the Pope!...

Is that cash in your pocket or are you pleased to see me

Day 49… Saturday 20th May Set off for Accra with a 2.5 hour drive planned. Passed several Police check points but not stopped. There were around 200 mamils (Middle Aged...

Computer says no!

Day 48… Friday 19th May Another breakfast with a view, this one overlooking Cape Coast and joined by two friendly kittens. Found a print shop to get copies of the...

Views on Ivory Coast

Good roads (properly surfaced, road markings and signage). Very few vehicles on the roads The lorries that are on the roads are not chugging out black smoke unlike Guinea. Car...

Views on Guinea

Dry in the west, more tropical further east with palm trees and lush green vegetation/trees. Speed humps in every village Goats, chickens, cattle crossing the road at every opportunity. Dirt...

Greta gets her pipes cleaned out

Day 47… Thursday 18th May   Heavy rain and thunderstorms this morning.  The shortest day of driving to date at 40 minutes to Cape Coast and the Toyota Service Garage,...

Attack of the mosquitoes

Day 46… Wednesday 17th May We have decided to spend a couple of weeks in Ghana enjoying what’s on offer rather than racing through at this point.  It is nice...

Fort San Sebastian

Day 45… Tuesday 16th May Breakfast with a seaview. Omelettes are a west African staple – delicious.  Spent the morning touring Fort San Sebastian built in 1520 – 1526, then...

We’re driving in the rain….

Day 44… Monday 15th May Sat enjoying the beach views with a coffee.  Set off along the coastal road with a 2 and half hour drive.  Very heavy rain storm...
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