- Friendly vibe and a sense of humour. A shared language helps.
- People singing and music played often.
- A predominantly Christian country. Most vehicles have a religious sign on them – a sticker on the rear window and/or on the vehicle registration number plate such as ‘God Bless’, ‘God is good’ and ‘Jesus is Lord’.
- Intense rain and thunderstorms often during the night.
- By far the most developed country visited since leaving the UK. Main exports are gold and cocoa.
- Variety of architecture, buildings in good condition and modern warehouse buildings.
- New cars on the road in good condition.
- Lots of power cuts.
- Less police stops.
- Pineapple and watermelon being sold at the side of the road
- Main roads in fairly good condition
- Colourful fashion – bright pinks, yellows and beautiful African dresses.
- Minibus taxis’ are a popular mode of transport.
Culinary Delights
Worth mentioning the variety of delicious food eaten on the trip and the local cuisine tried in each country.
- Spain Tapas
- Moroccan Tagine
- Senegal – Yassa Chicken and Jollof Rice
- Guinea – Baracouda fish, mangoes, avocados
- Ghana – Shawama chicken, boiled yams, yam chips. Red red chicken, Kelewde. Pineapple, Watermelon.