Taxi Update

The taxi continues to be our primary mode of transportation in Tamale although I now have a broader knowledge of its "scope." When hailing a cab on the main Bolga Rd, which is just a few steps from our house, one is fairly sure of entering a decent vehicle, complete with unblemished windshield & operating door/window handles. Not so on the more rural routes. Having decided to visit Regina (Reggie) on the Archbishop's compound, I took my old route to the western residential area of Tamale from the center of town and there I found myself facing the familiar shattered windshield with nary a door or window handle in sight. Also learned, however, that even the Bolga route has its problems. On our way back from a delicious dinner at the home of our Canadian friends, Nancy and Frank, Jim & I jumped into a taxi which thankfully delivered us to our home in one piece. The driver consistently faced the front passenger side window & proceeded to drag race and yell at the vehicle to his right. As Jim tapped the fellow's shoulder, suggesting he slow down, I was ever so grateful to zoom over the last speed bump and get out.