I guess we are VSOs with a difference:
We have worked for 40 years and now retired with skills to share but we are still adventurous and want to travel. Owning a vehicle might raise a few eyebrows amongst VSO and 'development' purists, but as far as we are concerned it will only help us perform the jobs we are here to do better if our life outside work is enjoyable; work life balance applies here as well!
Two on a 125cc motorbike is not feasible for the distances, heat and terrain involved out here, so 4 wheels it is and we will subsidise ourselves from our pension. We will still be using our pushbikes to get us around and about the village and to the office and back. So only a very brief crisis of conscience!
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Totally agree with your decision. You won't be alone among VSOs - there were certainly a few in Ethiopia and Rwanda who opted for 4 wheels and it improved their experiences greatly. Having just learnt a little about the fascinating art and culture of Ghana, maybe we'll come out and visit you next year.
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