I went exploring along the coast until I hit a small fishing village and stumbled upon this pair of young boys looking for coconuts to sell. They were keen on having their pictures taken so I snapped a couple shots of them and recorded a video showing the incredible precision and accuracy of this little one who can cut open a coconut with a machete ha
lf the size of his body.
I’ve read too many things about child soldiers to not feel a little frightened when these pint-sized kids run toward me with machetes in their hands. They probably have no idea of my reaction because to them machetes are just tools that cut coconuts and meat, and I can’t believe it either when they get closer and I see how young and innocent they
look. But watching them handle sharp tools at such a young age always leaves me a little shocked because I realize how much damage a young boy can do with a weapon – These Ghanaian children, ho
wever, are the farthest thing from dangerous and I’ve found them all very eager to talk to me and willing to to be my personal tour guide whenever there's an opportunity.
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