South African expat writing about living in Accra, Ghana and New Jersey, USA while 'marvelling at the mundane'. Adventuring. Choosing Joy. Photographing. Travelling. Thriving post cancer. Living. Loving.
Twin ladies at the Ga Mashie Twin Festival in Accra Ghana When my mom and I went on a walking tour of Jamestown Accra last year which I wrote about here, Collins our tour guide from Jamestown Walking Tours mentioned the upcoming well known Homowo and Chale Wote local festivals taking place in a few…
Continue reading ➞ Seeing double at the Ga Mashie Twins Yam festival in Jamestown Accra
*These photos were taken in the rain on the outskirts of Makola Market, Accra. I woke up on Friday feeling a little strange and a bit down, these are not unique emotions in these peculiar times given what the world is going through currently. It was another week of saying goodbye to lovely friends, and…
Continue reading ➞ Rainy day Reflections in Accra in both senses of the word
Oh prettiest road we have ever lived on, as we turn into you we are met with such a exquisite tunnel of green and home is where all the light is at the end. Thank you for your trees that have sheltered me from the Ghana sun as I have exited our compound on my…
Continue reading ➞ An Ode to my Road – a tribute to my neighbourhood streets in Accra Ghana
9 suitcases are on the trolleys. We are almost there now. I watch the carousel closely for the last red one to makes its appearance. Suitcases on an airport carousel never seem particularly cheerful to greet their owners as they wearily trudge along the conveyor that reminds me of Jack’s first Thomas Train track and…
We leave Accra at 7am on a Tuesday morning, and I feel a rare sense of excitement and freedom that solo travelling brings. We are headed for the coastal fishing town of Elmina, about a 3 hour journey away. We are unsure what to expect but it is the annual local Bakatue Festival in Elmina…
Continue reading ➞ The Carnival of a Lifetime at the Elmina Bakatue festival in Ghana