In this interview with the BBC, it is revealed that the initial group of 13 individuals who embarked on a journey from Accra to London by road has reduced to 7.
Kwabena Peprah, one of the 7 adventurers, reveals that they’ve had a wonderful experience so far, except for a hitch in Mauritania where they got extorted by the Police and were held up for over 7 hours over an alleged traffic infraction.
They also almost got their car impounded for 2 days, but overall, the journey has been an amazing experience as they get closer to their destination, London.
The journey is expected to cover a staggering 10,000 kilometers, their mission is to drive from Accra to London while enjoying the experience.
The adventurous team is estimated to arrive in London on Sunday, August 6, or Monday, August 7, 2023
Landing in Spain, the team in an interview on Accra-based Peace FM, shared their motivation for embarking on this extraordinary journey.
The team’s courageous and exciting expedition has captured the imagination of many, as they face the challenges and adventures of crossing borders and experiencing diverse cultures on their road to London.
They are currently leaving Barcelona after a brief stop-over in the Spanish town.
As they continue on their remarkable journey, people from all walks of life eagerly await their safe arrival in London, where they will undoubtedly be celebrated for their incredible feat and indomitable spirit.
They explained that they were inspired by stories of people traveling from foreign countries to Ghana and other African nations and hence decided to attempt this adventure as a fun activity, alongside exploring other nations.
“We are explorers and we are doing this for fun. We read about people driving from Europe to Ghana all the time, and we also planned to do it and we are almost there,”
The team’s courageous and exciting expedition has captured the imagination of many, as they face the challenges and adventures of crossing borders and experiencing diverse cultures on their road to London.
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