Since i started backpacking, i have come to realise how important donkeys are as a mode of transportation for people in the Upper east region. Granted there are donkeys in Upper west as well but the numbers here cannot match that of the Upper east. These donkeys usually cart a varied range of things from farm produce, firewood to goods meant for the market not forgetting the occasional lazy human being. Doing all this at a graceful speed of 20 kilometres per hour. The cool thing about donkeys is that they do their work with so much grace and i couldn't spot " i am sad because God created me a donkey" look on any of their faces. But later in the night my theory of "donkeys have no regrets" was to be put to shame. Apparently donkeys have this really whinny high-pitched sound they make when they have no work doing. The noise they make is quite similar to a horses' whine but this one was on another excruciatingly annoying level. Imagine sleeping at 2am whiles a donkey stand behind your window making such noise.
But whiny noises or not i have grown to like them i wouldn't mind getting one myself. Because think about it. You don't have to buy any fuel, you also need no mechanic and all the pain that comes with owning a car. all you need is a stable shelter some forage and water and you're good to go. It wouldn't be a bad idea as this will be how in my own small way reduce my carbon footprint and help reduce global warming besides things does not look good for my country Ghana economy wise and fuel prices are going through the roof therefore my donkey would be how i would help my country depend less on fossil fuels. Throw back, (Jesus sat on a donkey)
From Bolgatanga i made my way to Bawku where i stayed less than two hours because i was in a hurry to see my friend from university who is based in one of the towns near Bawku called Garu. These are samples of pictures from my stash of donkey pic collections. Enjoy
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| Tumu |
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| Navrongo |
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| Such a beauty this one- Garu Tempane |
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