Category Archives: Ghana

Precious

Posted on October 4, 2016 by memoirsofahusk

It’s one of those Zambian names, along with Gift, that always makes me feel good about my fellow humans. Naming a baby girl Precious is just such a joyful thing to do. Lately I’ve been wondering about the things we … Continue reading →

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No roses. But, ‘I’m ok and everything is going smoothly’

Posted on February 14, 2015 by memoirsofahusk

I just looked in the mirror.  A mistake. I’ve not been up long – given it’s lunchtime. I slept really late. Later than at any time in the last 35 years or so, I reckon. And now I look as … Continue reading →

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The fall of the Fort of Ussher?

Posted on February 12, 2013 by memoirsofahusk

We’re in a taxi heading back into Accra from the University at Legon, our first and only attempt at sightseeing on this very short visit. As we near the coast, the throat-searing fumes spewed from elderly vehicles stuck in stagnant … Continue reading →

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Pirates, pirogues and the pain of the past

Posted on February 7, 2013 by memoirsofahusk

Don’t worry, we’re on the wrong side of the continent for Somali hijackers, but I can just imagine the pirates out there, lurking behind this celestial net curtain of hazy sea and sky. There’s a mini-flotilla of fishing boats, pirogues, … Continue reading →

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A ‘Sandinista’ too far

Posted on February 6, 2013 by memoirsofahusk

The sea-glass sky is shimmering – or is it the sea? No telling the difference – well except for the waves. ‘I’ve called someone in to help,’ says Sarkozy-man when asked how his knife-edge of a deal is going, ‘a … Continue reading →

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‘Sarkozy’s’ breakfast

Posted on February 5, 2013 by memoirsofahusk

He’s not really M. Sarkozy, but he could be his body double. Of mixed North African/Norwegian descent, he’s been drinking Guinness for breakfast. He’s on his second. Every now and then he jumps up from his seat and puts his … Continue reading →

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Frank woz here

Posted on February 3, 2013 by memoirsofahusk

That was a bit irreverent, sorry.  Francis was here.  Sir Francis Drake. He of the Armada, bowls and round the world sailing. ‘Here’ is Accra, Ghana.  For weeks I’ve avoided thinking about this trip.  I did next-to-no preparation, other than … Continue reading →

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