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PawelK Podróże Across Africa by all means. Mainly cycling.... Long way In and long way Out!
PawelK Podróże Across Africa by all means. Mainly cycling.... Long way In and long way Out! 
2011
07
sie
Long way In and long way Out!
Ghana, Accra
Przejechano 13222 km
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Accra is big, very big some might say, and so it took a very long time to get into the city and it will probably be a long road out.
Just before I got to Accra I passed through the Lake Volta region and I was very impressed with what I saw. Although it was cloudy, I really enjoyed the lake shoreline and the views of the expansive Lake. It is a pity that there was not much information about activities you might be able to do around the lake but it is definitley worth it to go and have a look.
From there, I headed straight to Accra although it felt like the winds were trying to stop me. I wasn't in a hurry, so the trip was fairly pleasant in the end. I even met some interesting people including a Ghanian veterinarian and his mixed family from Ukrainian and Ghanian orgin.
In Accra I was kindly hosted by an Indian CS host in his comfortable house provided by his company. My stay was very pleasant.
The next day I got my Burkina Faso visa within one day, although it wasn't cheap (100 USD).
I am happy to report that mostly everything went smoothly in Accra. Fast visa procedures, fairly fast internet, pleasant and very friendly people, and even something to see in the city!! Which I of course have seen!! Not to mention that there is electricity on for the full 24 hours!
However, as Accra is a big city, inevitably there are the related problems relating to public transport and traffic jams. Unrelable buses choke the city and make it hard to move around.
One day I decided to travel within the city by bus, and it was a hassle like always. On my way 'home' it took 2 hours to cover a distance that I could ride in 15 minutes on a bicycle,
In it's favour, the people are extremely friendly and as soon as they recognised that I needed some information or suggestions they all did what they could to help. Very lovely!!
The National Museum also had a fairly interesting exhibition and if you enjoy history of seafaring, James Town and the fishing port will give you a taste of old times. Beside this, it was true to say that Accra is just another African town. 
Accra is big, very big some might say, and so it took a very long time to get into the city and it will probably be a long road out.
Just before I got to Accra I passed through the Lake Volta region and I was very impressed with what I saw. Although it was cloudy, I really enjoyed the lake shoreline and the views of the expansive Lake. It is a pity that there was not much information about activities you might be able to do around the lake but it is definitley worth it to go and have a look.
From there, I headed straight to Accra although it felt like the winds were trying to stop me. I wasn't in a hurry, so the trip was fairly pleasant in the end. I even met some interesting people including a Ghanian veterinarian and his mixed family from Ukrainian and Ghanian orgin.
In Accra I was kindly hosted by an Indian CS host in his comfortable house provided by his company. My stay was very pleasant.
The next day I got my Burkina Faso visa within one day, although it wasn't cheap (100 USD).
I am happy to report that mostly everything went smoothly in Accra. Fast visa procedures, fairly fast internet, pleasant and very friendly people, and even something to see in the city!! Which I of course have seen!! Not to mention that there is electricity on for the full 24 hours!
However, as Accra is a big city, inevitably there are the related problems relating to public transport and traffic jams. Unrelable buses choke the city and make it hard to move around.
One day I decided to travel within the city by bus, and it was a hassle like always. On my way 'home' it took 2 hours to cover a distance that I could ride in 15 minutes on a bicycle,
In it's favour, the people are extremely friendly and as soon as they recognised that I needed some information or suggestions they all did what they could to help. Very lovely!!
The National Museum also had a fairly interesting exhibition and if you enjoy history of seafaring, James Town and the fishing port will give you a taste of old times. Beside this, it was true to say that Accra is just another African town.
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