I grew up in a city, but I could never imagine anything like Accra. At first all I could see were dirt roads and shacks, and my only thought was “where are all the buildings?” Eventually, I saw buildings (there are many, of course) but all was superseded by an overwhelming feeling that this city was different than anything to which I have (heretofore) been exposed.
One thing that I have learned is that Ghanaians work hard. Every day is a hustle and every person/tourist provides an opportunity to do business and develop a friendship. Accra is filled with thousands of entrepreneurs trying to provide for their families. Many make and/or sell sculptures and paintings to sell to tourists. Vendors greet you with “my friend” or “my sister” in the hopes that you might be interested in purchasing a bracelet (or other item) from them. While bracelets may sell for only a couple Cedis (about US $1.25), this money provides essential income to a person trying to do the best for themselves and their families.
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