Names I've been called by so far on the streets:
- Obrungi (meaing foreigner)
- Essi Aka (a local name)
- A white lady/Pretty girl
- Princess and Baby
In the town of Cape Coast now staying at the Oasis Beach Resort right on the beach. Such a lovely view from my window right out onto the beach and sea. Watching the fishing boats coming in and out against the background of the huge whitewashed castle. The waves are so big, the boats are having trouble leaving the shore with the strong current. Children playing football and ladies walking across the sand with their produce balanced on their heads while carrying a baby tied to their back and some at the same time collecting water into a bucket. I have seen a few water pumps around town though. However the living conditions here are quite basic mostly in self made huts. That's why most people live outside on the streets, including cooking and washing.
My hut at Oasis beach resort overlooking the sea
This town reminds me of pirate times, with all the boats with flags and all the trading going on. Especially the "quiet beach" right next to the castle with all the boats parked on it and the people are actually just living in between them in little shacks and fishermen making fishing nets out of thread along the side.
I have a first row seat observing the men pulling in fishing nets on the beach chanting in sync.
Cape Coast Castle
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