by phil | Jul 22, 2010 | Ghana, Stories, W. Africa
Five years ago, outside of a game reserve in northern Benin, I got a cut on my shin that became badly infected. From knee to foot, my leg was like a piece of rotting fruit. I became immobile, bearded, and completely pathetic. After a regimen of IVs, oral antibiotics,...
by phil | Jul 20, 2010 | Ghana, Music, W. Africa
Yas1 by lionsinthetiles Yas2 by lionsinthetiles 2 versions of original work made in Accra. Had to compress a lot because internet in Ghana is not cooperating. Go figure. Peace fm by lionsinthetiles To get a sense for what’s playing on the radio in Accra, this is...
by phil | Jul 16, 2010 | Camels, Ghana, W. Africa
Spend some time around me and you will probably see me draw a camel. Spend some more time with me and you will probably see me try to get other people to draw camels. You also might have heard me mention my website idea: kidsdrawcamels.com. I regularly coerced my...
by phil | Jul 12, 2010 | Ghana, Stories, W. Africa
After spending an hour and a half in two different cramped and dilapidated minibuses, I am looking for a shared taxi to my final destination: Beach Road. My first couchsurfing experience has led me to the western-most neighborhoods of Accra, Ghana. Dansuman, Shiabu,...
by phil | Jul 9, 2010 | Ghana, Stories, W. Africa
The weather in Accra has been gorgeous. Did not think I would be saying that. It has been low-mid 80’s, moderate humidity, and there is a constant light breeze. The nights are perfect. It is the rainy season, but it has only rained twice since I’ve been...
by phil | Jul 7, 2010 | Ghana, Stories, W. Africa
Kenkey is a maize mixture that has been soaked in water and fermented. It is served with pepe (a hot sauce) and some mini-tilapias. Kenkey is heavy and dense. It tastes like exceptionally sour sourdough bread. I’m not crazy about it (give me fufu or banku any...
