I truly do believe that greenery in the capital is something to be cherished, and something that many city-dwellers, and commuters might take for granted--irrespective of the culture you're coming from. I've been blessed and priviledged to be surrounded by greenery almost my whole life, and I often do forget how beneficial it can be to the soul, if yo're into all that esoteric stuff.But back to Accra.
The picture above is a scene that is almost a constant on the Spintex Road, and throughout the capital: plants being sold left, right, centre and almost everywhere. They are literally littered on that road, and especially popular on roads leading outside the capital to the nine different regions of the country.
A man walks on a dirt road leading to a tarred road...in East Legon, where my office is, and where it's very very verdant...
...whilst here, also in East Legon, this greenery -- as exemplified by the tree -- is in front of someone's house.
Most amusing are the billy goats that feed on this greenery in the capital...for good measure! You can continue to fret or accept scenes like these...till tourists start pouring into the capital from February 2007 onwards for the celebration of 50 years of Ghana's independence:-))tags:
accra;ghana greenery;accra greenery;spintex road;
7 comments:
realy nice to have al this plants, and animals running around in the city... here is just not like that... in the city (Madrid),where I live right now, few people have plants in there balconys... what a shame...
keep Accra green forever, with or without tourists .
green town - beautiful, I look through my window and i see grey colours ... end of autumn already came
I feel nurtured by grass, trees and flowers. I'm sure I couldn't live happily in a desert.
I like your goats too, though I realize they might eat some of the greenery. I've often thought one goat per yard would keep the grass under control - but I didn't think about the trees and flowers. Oops.
Very interesting post. Amazing how one place in the world can resemble or be so completely different from another.
I just found your blog and have enjoyed the education. I have learned so much by visiting blogs from other countries around the world.
Where I live in Oregon, there are trees and plants whatever direction you look. Even in town there are trees and bushes planted outside almost every business.
Its good to be reminded that it isn't the same everywhere. I will appreciate it more in the morning when I drive to work.
tr3nta--many thanks for visiting
kris--thanks for the advcie;-)
marcys--that's too bad. If you can go out and get some greenery, then that's the contribution of green you can get in your life. Whadja think?;-)
annie--food for thought!! (no pun intended)
eric--tell me about it!
faye pekas--thanks for your visit. Greenery rocks!!
Post a Comment