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Kente cloth weaving is amongst the most well known traditional crafts of Ghana. In Kpetoe you can observe this craft on almost every corner of the street.
Observing the weavers is really fascinating. The geometrical patterns and the use of several bright colours look complicated, but the pace of work is enormous.
Of course you also can purchase some top quality kente cloth here. Taking pictures is usually no problem, but you should ask in advance and maybe give a highly appreciated small tip afterwards if you won’t buy anything, although it was not demanded.
The tro-tro from Ho takes about 30 minutes and filled up easily.
Written Nov 19, 2003
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When you approach Volta Region's capital Ho you surely notice that weird shaped single standing mountain that rises from the savannah and forests.
Well, this one is named Adaklu Mountain and at the base of it is the village of Helekpe, where a community based ecotourism project has been developed.
In Helkpe there's a basic guesthouse, there are women that cook great and there are guides to bring you to the top of Mt. Adaklu, or to show and explain to you the aspects of local village life. The mood in Helekpe is -like almost everywhere in Volta Region- relaxed and welcoming.
Helekpe was the first village in Ghana where I stayed overnight, and it was a great experience!!
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Written Nov 19, 2003
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Ho is a big (pop. 72000) and pleasant town, that you can use as a base to visit some of the attractions in the region.
It are the cooler climate and the more polite attitude towards whites (i.e. the total absence of cat calls like “Ubruni, buy me…”) that makes Ho especially a relief after visiting some of the coastal towns.
Still, I do want to warn travellers that quite a lot of tourist goals are not really far away in terms of distance, but still only suitable for daytrips if you have your own transport (chartering taxi’s is incredibly cheap). If you rely on the few tro-tro’s daily that takes ages to leave, visits to places such as Amedzofe and Tafi Atome are much more rewarding if you stay there overnight.
A bonus of staying in Ho is the excellent and cheap Freedom Hotel that has superb facilities including a swimming pool!! Also useful is the ATM at Barclays bank, where you can take cash on your VISA card and there are several internet café’s and nice restaurants.
Ho strangely doesn’t exist on VT.
Written Nov 19, 2003
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After the Lotor River Tour we took it easy at my guide’s house drinking akpateshi (the local brew) and hiked along cultivated land to the Baobab Grove, a small area dotted with more then 60 fascinating Baobab trees.
Not that I haven’t seen those trees before, but it was just the hike with the guides – and their stories - that was good fun.
It was already dark when we returned at the Visitor’s Centre, manned by a very nice lady. It was market day in Akatsi town, so no probs to find transport back…
If I needed to stay overnight, it wouldn’t have been a problem, though. It would moreover have given me a chance to see the traditional shrines around Xavi that are still worshipped, or to enjoy a local drumming performance!
Written Nov 19, 2003
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Although Xavi probably is the least visited village of all community based tourism projects in Volta Region, I rate the guided canoe tour on the Lotor River as one of the regional highlights!
The Lotor River flow about 15 minutes walk from Xavi Village, and is surrounded by coastal savannah and wetlands that is habitat for about 90 species of exotic birds like kingfishers and parrots. Also the green mamba is apparently commonly seen (not by me though – bad weather). During the 1-hour canoe tour I saw many colourful birds, despite the fact that I was there in the early afternoon (one of the worst times for bird watching).
The river was quiet and peaceful, since it has spiritual importance and so the villagers should not disturb the river and direct surroundings. The only action you’ll see are men paddling in small one-man fishing canoes. It was a very relaxing experience.
Written Nov 19, 2003
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On Akatsi market, I asked around for a tro-tro to the village of Xavi, but was directed in a tro-tro to a remote settlement called Have, pronounced almost the same.
The people wondered if I was really sure and what I was going to do there, which I found somehow strange as I thought the place was quite regularly visited by tourists. I had to wait more than 2 hours before the tro-tro filled up, and after a half hour drive they dropped me at Have.
The settlement seemed abandoned as I strolled between the houses. I met an old woman who didn’t speak English; with hand signs I explained that I wanted to make a canoe trip on the river; she thought I was looking for someone to build a canoe for me, as there was no river around. She must have thought I was mad…
Then a youngster showed up to tell me about the misunderstanding and so I waited another hour before a truck passed by that took me back to town. Instead of early morning it was be afternoon before I arrived in Xavi….but at least I saw Have!
Written Nov 19, 2003
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