And now, an informative blog update featuring Tro-Tros, my favorite form of transportation ever.
according to wikipedia:
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Tro tros or just tros are van-like vehicles, ranging from small minibuses within cities to large vans to go between large cities. Typically, within the city, tro-tros seat about 14 people-two in the front seat, and then three rows of four bench seats, which have a folding partition in order to maximise space. The larger vehicles can seat anywhere up to 26 people, although competition for space and limited routes often means that they will be packed to beyond their limits. The ride is packed and uncomfortable, and there is often a great deal of jostling as people try to get out and in from seats at the back.
The tro-tros operate on a commission system, meaning that they will try to get as many people aboard as possible. You can pick up a tro-tro along the road, but all cities in Ghana have a main tro-tro station in order for you to find a route to almost anywhere within the country by some means or another, the biggest being Accra's New Tema Station. All tro-tros operate with a driver and a ride-along mate whose job it is to take money, open and close the door, and lean out the window looking for passengers.
These vehicles are maintained by the driver, and often they are rickety and unreliable, and fairly dangerous, but they remain the main source of transport across the country or within the city for many people, with Ghana lacking a workable railway system. They should not be confused with the 'line' or 'drop' taxi's, which are, like the bush taxis described above, old cars which will run routes with shared passengers and one driver, or will be available for hire should the traveller pay for it.
and according to me?*
slogans in the tro park:
backseat view, on the smaller side:
yes, all the drivers are that crazy.
fanice=portable, $.30 vanilla ice cream that you can buy out of freezer-topped bicycles that honk and ride everywhere.
a refreshing treat when en route in 40*C weather.
this particular ride was nice, because the five hours from hohoe to accra were soundtracked with phil collins, celine dion, KC & JoJo, and some random boyband. oh, and NEVER try mussel kebabs.
*alll of these were different tro experiences. some days, i was on 6 different tros.
now back to your regularly scheduled american life,
His work is so spectacular and I love that piece in particular.
That is one lucky girl. I could only imagine how fun that must be.
But Wow ! You are in Ghana ? I'm very intrigued and impressed. What are you doing there ?
The tro-tros looks packed a little tight for my comfort but the roads look quite nice.
Also, we have the same birthday. Except, of course, for the fact that I'm like twice your age.
Meh.
*runs away*