ON MY WAY TO THE VILLAGE IN A BOAT.
IT LOOKS SCARY ESPECIALLY WHEN THE
BOAT IS FULL BUT IT FEELS VERY SAFE!
Regardless of where you came from, one should always schedule a BACK HOME VISIT. This doesn’t only bring the family together but also reminds you of your background, struggles, your early beginnings and how far you have come. This also provides and gives you new strength and hope to keep pressing on until you achieve your goals in life.
ON ARRIVAL
A WARM WELCOME RECEIVED FROM A FAMILY BROTHER
You know, one pleasing experience about my village is the way you are treated. You get the opportunity to eat whatever you so desire. The first thing I did on arrival was to prepare my favorite - BANKU and PEPPER with SMOKED FISH. In case you have never heard of BANKU before: it's prepared from a mixture of fermented Cassava dough and Corn dough.
HERE IS A PICTURE OF ME COOKING BANKU - MY FAVORITE
BANKU IS ALMOST READY. TRUTH IS, YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO VISIT GHANA AND RETURN WITHOUT TASTING BANKU
MY SMOKED FISH ALMOST READY. ALL FOR ME!
HELPING MY LITTLE NIECE TO IN PREPARING THESE CATCH FOR SMOKING
DOING WHAT I LOVE DOING.... THE DAILY MORNING RITUALS OF SWEEPING AND KEEPING THE HOME CLEAN
WITH MY TEAM ON THE FARM LAND... PREPARING THE LAND FOR YAM FARMING.
WITH MY FRIEND "OBOLO" A VERY SMART DOG WITH THE ABILITY OF UNDERSTANDING OUR LOCAL DIALECT
Apart from farming, the major occupation in my village is fishing. After visiting the farm in the morning, we get ourselves prepared for fishing. Bellow are some of the pics.
GETTING READY FOR THE TASK.. I LOVE THIS! LOL
WITH MY NEPHEW
MY LAST DAY OF FISHING BEFORE LEAVING THE VILLAGE
HAPPY WITH MY CATCH REGARDLESS OF THE SIZE
Though life has been challenging its always a good idea, especially to me, to forget about the straggles and all the challenges of life and to go back home to have a refreshed mind, soul, and spirit. HOME is HOME! Whether you're a success or a failure, your home and lovely family will always welcome you.
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Thanks for reading... and thanks for all the love you guys have shown me during my introductory post.