Have you travelled by bus from one place another and enjoyed it? Was the trip eventful, boring or just that plain ol' annoying trip your family made you endure?
Growing up in Ghana, public transport was the order of the day. It beat walking in the scorching African sun and well, even though there are times walking was a better alternative, the stories and issues which went on these buses were hilarious...entertaining to say the least.
Imagine travelling from Accra to Kumasi, someone stands up and proceeds to sell their wares in the bus. From one wonder cures for all ailments to penis enhancements. The best was when these hitch hiking salesmen would begin with prayer and a sermon to rival the Pope's on All Saints's day.
As long and painful as these trips were for the numerous folks who used our bus system, the stress of inefficiency, the cramped space for tall fellows, there was a sense of the theatrical. You knew you would meet a character, see an amazing sight or be mad stiff when you got to your destination. It made you appreciate your freedom and other liberties we take for granted.
I miss those trips...
Sunday, June 26, 2011
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i remember one trip like that back to school where this dude was selling some 'drug' from china he claims could cure everything. from the popular 'koko' to diabetes. he gives out samples for people to try.
ReplyDeletei tried it. & i was like ah!but this is sugar lumps!!! looked around to see if anybody else had noticed same to. these dumb literates on the bus were besides themselves with the fact that it was not bitter like other drugs and actually buying packets of it. some woman must have bought for her whole family!
i managed to get one from someone sitting in front of me and check the ingredients. all it says is 'sugar' with a whole bunch of chinese all over the packet.
smh. the guy just tear them mugu thick!!! i want to blow the alarm. but the way the people on the bus were all psyched about this 'wonder drug', sometimes them go fit throw me off the bus for being a party-pooper. but then what do i care, right? them slack.