Monthly Archives: August 2010

Accra Radiology

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Kwaku Dankwa

There was an immovable suggestion that I was in for an unforgettable experience that lasted till I got off at Ridge. There wasn’t any chance that I’d be able to tuck my feet under the seat. A good number of … Continue reading →

Posted in Accra living | 6 Comments

What’s in a name?

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Kwaku Dankwa

I have a bad (?) habit of falling asleep on my way home. After all, Bridge is just a few hundred metres from my last stop. Many a time, I’ve been shaken awake, a scowl on the dream killer’s face, … Continue reading →

Posted in The streets | 43 Comments

Getting seated

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Kwaku Dankwa

Wars in the past involved both armies charging at each other, there would be a massive clang of blades and a cloud of dust would be kicked up. When all settled, there would be many lying on the ground wounded. … Continue reading →

Posted in Tales from a trotro | 9 Comments

Lost and found out

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Kwaku Dankwa

It had been a hard fight. Anyone who was able to get into the trotro deserved a medal. All the tricks had been used, from grabbing the front door handle while the car was still in motion to climbing through … Continue reading →

Posted in Tales from a trotro | 15 Comments

Embassy Pleasure

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Kwaku Dankwa

When the means of transport – usually trotro, of course – has no radio, the barest minimum for  a little entertainment on the way to work, I resort to looking around at the same route I’ve taken almost every working … Continue reading →

Posted in The streets | 22 Comments