Saturday, March 22, 2025 – Photo of the Day – Tema (Accra), Ghana

Where in the World Are We?

We docked in Tema, the industrial port for the capital, Accra, Ghana, on the west African coast.

TEMA,(ACCRA) GHANA
The way Mother Nature intended it
From a modest fishing port to the biggest in Ghana, Tema’s industrial activity has all but tarnished the region’s charming postcard scenery.

The neighbouring white-sanded beaches remain immaculate, still testimony to the rich variety of birds found in the area. In the way Mother Nature intended it, gannets, boobies and kingfishers amongst other species fish in and around the cerulean waters of the coast. A light breeze tickles the inflamed, iron-filled soil of the mainland on which the railway linking Tema to Accra lures hundreds of visitors each day. On board one of the carriages to Accra, distinctively noticeable by their painted coats of red, yellow, and green that echo Ghana’s national flag, a peek out of the window will offer scenic views of the harbour and coast, as well as the fields that separate Tema from the capital.

SIGHTS
• Accra City
• Mausoleum
• Via Osu
• Nungua
• Beach Road
• Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
• Black Star Square
• National Museum
• Makola Market

SHOPPING AND CUISINE
Here are seven traditional Ghanaian gastronomies you need to try if you are visiting Ghana: Jollof rice, Waakye, Kenkey and fried fish, Fufu and goat light soup, Banku, Boiled yam or plantain with Kontomire stew.

You can visit the Arts & Crafts Market and the Casket-Maker’s Shop if you are looking for local products. Traditional crafts can be as simple as a basket or as complicated as fine, woven silk. Whether it is a rug, a knitted sweater, an iron hinge, or a hunting decoy, people often invest time and effort, beyond what is needed for basic necessity, to produce crafts that are pleasing to the eye.

Some arts and crafts to look out for are Kente cloth weaving, Adinkra cloth, tie-and-dye, batik, Krobo glass beads, Fantasy coffins, Brass casting, Bolga baskets, Sign art, and other painters.

Today’s Excursion – Accra Discovery
Explore the legacy and landmarks of Accra during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion.
City Landmarks and Casket-Maker’s Shop
We drove along the beach road and through Teshie and Nungua Townships to Annan Cedi’s Casket shop. We viewed a collection of caskets carved into different objects depicting the African traditional belief of continuing one’s earthly profession after death.

Light House and Panoramic view
Arrive at the Light House. For the young at heart, climb the 121 steps for a panoramic view of old Accra. Viewed from a distance, the Wesleyan Methodist School (now Sempeh Basic Primary School) was established in 1830 as the first government school, Sea View Hotel, the first hotel in Accra, built in 1873, and European Trading Companies’ Warehouses in James Town, UAC (English), and CFAO (French).

Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Park
Next, drive to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Park. Explore Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Park- final resting place of
the 1st President of Ghana. Re-board your coach and continue to the Arts and Crafts Market to enjoy some shopping time before returning to the pier.

Pier-side craft shops

Tonight’s dinner was in Atlantide Restaurant