Week 27, Recharging the batteries TOTAL 11148 KM (COUNTRY# 14)

After a demanding crossing of Guinea and Ivory Coast, Ghana represents a place to gather my thoughts, get my equipment and body back on track., and catch up on the football.

Reaching the 6 month mark on April 4th and roughly halfway to Cape Town, the journey thus far has been an eventful one serving up a medley of twists and turns that have not disappointed even the most demanding of adrenalin fueled readers. I have decided to take a few days rest in the Ashanti region of Ghana and work on the bike and try get my health back on track. Not having recovered fully from getting sick in Guinea, expiring visa’s and strict time restraints for the Ivorian crossing due to political issues, I have been forced to push on through less than optimum health conditions which has rendered me pretty darn knackered.

Feet up for a few days tinkering with the bike, keeping a sharp eye on Nigeria and their current national election process, another possible speed bump and one I’d like to be able to navigate as best as possible if it turns pear shaped. Onwards from Kumasi to the capital Accra in a few days to obtain visas for Togo, Benin & Nigeria, countries 15, 16 and 17 respectively.

Signing out of a short and sweet edition for week 27, tune back in next week for the usual West African antics as I continue the voyage south in search of decent food. Grin (craving cheese, wine and most things cold!!!)