Random Optics From Makola and Tardi Market Sq, Ghana.

In past years, a trip to Takoradi to visit family would have been a 4-5 hour journey in a State Transport Bus or one from Kanashie Market in Accra. This time my trip was different. yes I went by Air. That is right, I have not been to Ghana for a while, hence all this is new to me.

I must say, Takoradi did not impress me the least bit. I seriously thought that with all this oil boom, the city would have had some form of face lift. Considering that I have not been there for a while and that oil has been discovered right at its doorstep, one would have thought some cash would have been pumped into giving this City some form of face lift.

Then there is Makola Market. From my previous trips to Ghana, there has not been a requirement for me to actually go into the market; however in the recent past few years, my cousin Josephine has taken up shop in one of the stall there. After a trip to the High Courts, my cousin Awuley suggested that we pay Josephine a surprise visit. The place is practically choking with people selling or buying. No space is spared. You are constantly trying to squeeze past someone in your attempt to get from point A to point B.