Walk through Jamestown

Jamestown Walk

During my last two weeks in Ghana, I worked during the weekends to finish my reports. My activities were mainly mundane, but one or two fun things spiced up my time. A favorite activity included a walk from Osu to Jamestown, two distinct areas in Accra. I realized that all my pictures were of my time outside of Accra, despite the fact that 90% of my time was in Accra.

Right: One type of typical Accra House, shared by a large family.

Below: A modern apartment complex, also common in Accra. The yellow buckets hold water for days when the water stops running.

Independence Square: Historically and currently politically important 

area.

Nkruma Bridge: Historical monument celebrating Ghana's first president since independence. This is also important for Sub-Saharan Africa as Ghana was the first African country to gain independence from colonial power.

Open Sewers: Common throughout Ghana, most famous in Jamestown where the open sewers dump contents into the ocean.

Fun TroTro: Ghana has a million and one sign of God and Jesus. This was my favorite--loved all the Ghana flags!

Jamestown Lighthouse: Famous in Ghana, as it brought those Colonial Ships right to Accra.









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