Motorbikes are the primary means of both transport and traffic congestion in Tamale. They are also a big hazard for pedestrians. Just crossing the street can be quite a challenge. My current strategy is to get into the middle of a big group of people and cross with them! These motorbikes are passing the downtown market which is a crowded colorful collection of carts and stalls with piles and piles of random items. It is definitely an experience in impulse buying. You can't find anything you are looking for but see everything from TV sets to Legos!