Today's Sunday, this must be Ghana

Our first back-to-back shore days brings us to the twin city of Takoradi-Secondi in Ghana.

Takoradi is the major export port for agricultural and oil exports for Ghana and its land locked neighbours. Unfortunately, it is also a good example of continued foreign exploitation of resources - our guide noted that less than 10% of the natural resources stay in the country. Across the city, very little work has been done on the roads, and unfinished and abandoned structures are everywhere.

Being Sunday, most of the shops were closed and, as the main market is undergoing a rebuild, there was very little to see in the city. Luckily a number of sellers had set up stalls on the dock, so we could get our fix of souvenir and fabric shopping.

Our afternoon tour took us to the fishing port and a local hotel for a dance demonstration.Read more