We packed our bags yet again to leave Accra for our final destination Ho (As the Ghanaians smirked politely when I mentioned my last name). Many of us are still haunted by the fatigue and hunger that came as a result of the adjustment period. We got on to the familiar mini bus and headed off for Volta Region of Ghana. The mini bus navigates through the streets and highways that are bustling with mobile venders (by that I mean dry goods, cold beverages, toys, even ties balanced on peoples’ heads) As we leave the city, the scenery outside the windows became greener and greener until eventually human occupation becomes a rare element in the vastness. Like all the other day, this drive was estimated by the locals to be 2 and a half-hours but we barely made it halfway by then. Along the way it is hard to ignore the obvious signs of deforestation. Many magnificent old trees are found standing alone in the low-laying tropical vegetation. We arrived at Chances Hotel in Ho shortly before noon; to be honest the hotel is more like a holiday resort than I have ever imagined it would be. Luscious tropical plants, scenic paths and near pristine natural surroundings all suggest that this should be a vacation in paradise, but I don’t think we will be doing much of relaxing this time around.
No comments:
Post a Comment