Sorry for the long delay, but I think I've got this picture stuff down, and you'll be getting regular installments of pictures taken in Ghana. I've tried to make annotations in the pictures so that you can see more easily the point I'm trying to make. Any feedback on how to improve (without causing me a coronary in extra work) would be appreciated.
To start off -- that head carrying thing. Yes, that's how the majority of people carry things, especially the street vendors which allows them use of their arms for exchanging money, etc. Not everyone does the balance the water bucket on the head thing though.
Yes men do it too
Their secret revealed. I'm sure even with the mini-turban on the tops of their heads to spread out the load onto more than just a point, it must be very difficult for someone as clumsy as I to do what they do. They do have excellent posture and body control.
