Travel, Wander About, Roam

Travel II; More Roads

by Phil Bartle, PhD
Travel, Wander About, Roam
Following the path of least resistance makes all rivers -- and some men -- crooked.
Continued from Transport.
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View of Busy Accra Street from a Flyover (an Overpass)
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Accidents
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Fuel in Remote Areas.

I never had much trouble getting petrol (gasoline) in the remote areas where I needed to travel for my research.  One time, however, my oil was low in my motorcycle and none was available.  I bought some palm oil, and it worked well, although my engine smelled like supper.

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Roadside Vulcanizer (Tire Repairs)

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Road Repair
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I have heard that roads are much better these days. In the seventies that was not the case.

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Bridges
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During the colonial era, 1901 - 1957, the British built many bridges.  With cheap labour, and before the ubiquitous Bailey Bridge became popular, bridges were built of stone, and were very sturdy.
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Inspecting a Stone Bridge


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The shortest distance is not always a straight line
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Following the path of least resistance makes all rivers and some men crooked
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