Accra

The first hints of dawn are just beginning to paint the partly cloudy sky over Accra, where it's already a balmy 27°C at 4:48 AM. A gentle, warm breeze carries the faint, sweet scent of charcoal fires being lit as street food vendors prepare for the day, and soon you'll hear the rhythmic calls of "pure water!" sellers starting their rounds. This early hour is a magical time when the city slowly awakens, with the promise of vibrant market chatter and the aroma of waakye filling the air before the full bustle of the day begins.