I have gotten into the wrong one too many times, and it is something that I still do when I am tired or if I am distracted by the pineapple being sold on the side of the road.
When I first started to use the local transportation I was excited for the challenge, but nervous to get lost. It was scary being in some of the vehicles since many taxis do not have seatbelts or windows. This is very different from what I am used to. I often felt that if a car bumped into mine, I would fly right out! Ride after ride, I slowly started to feel more comfortable in the taxis. Trotros were a big change for me. It is common for them to be late to the station, and many times I would get in the wrong one. For this, I was late to school a couple of times, but it is important to remember that no lesson is learned right away. It takes time to change, and the more trotros I took, the better I got!
Using the transportation in Ghana connects you to the culture of the local people. It is easy to get frustrated and sad if you get lost or if you feel uncomfortable in one of the vehicles. Just like most things, it is something you have to get used to. What is normal in Ghana may not be normal in in America, and that is okay! Wherever you go, you have to change to your environment. It helps us understand each other, and brings us closer to all of the different people around us.
