Travels

20Jun

Echoes from Ajijola Adebiyi: What Truly Matters in Our Shared Human Tapestry

Ajijola Adebiyi Street, an unmapped but vital pathway in Akute, Nigeria, offers a poignant glimpse into a reality often unseen by those in more privileged areas. Descending steeply into the Ogun River ravine, this "street" is inaccessible to vehicles, forcing residents to rely solely on foot, navigating treacherous inclines and jagged rocks daily. An overnight stay in a humble two-bedroom home at the base of this slope reveals a microcosm of resilient living: unfiltered human conversations drifting through unpaned windows, the rhythmic sounds of nature and daily commutes, and a family's quiet dedication to work, education, and unwavering faith amidst humble surroundings.
6 mins read
30May

Yosemite – El Capitan and the Merced River

A few metres ahead of us are the pine trees, which with the huge mountain backdrop is probably the reason why this area is popular with many visitors. It was cold and there are little sheets of ice on the wooden bridge calling for extreme caution as we walked. Looking up at the mountain, one could see scattered white coverings being the snow flakes as they glitter in the morning sun. Also adding to the beauty is the waterfall high up the mountain. A tree lay on the floor with its root intact somehow depicting it was hewn next to which is the wooden chair for visitors to sit and absorb the beauty of nature, undisturbed.
6 mins read
18Dec

Bali, City of the gods

Bali offers us a lesson in treasuring our way of life - only those that have been brainwashed will see their culture backward or repulsive.
9 mins read
30Nov

David Finley

God's creation are differently gifted. David Finley is a man if many parts. Creative, talented and always engaged in works that makes me marvel at the extent of his abilities. We meet frequently to discuss and his latest work - Paradoxa, was the subject of our most recent discussion and it brings up the question of leadership and it's distribution the world over.
5 mins read
13Nov

The Underground River of Puerto Princesa

The Philippines has amazing geography - a land with thousands of islands. May be, more amazing is the Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, elected by the second global voting campaign 2007 to 2011 as one of the new 7 wonders of nature
7 mins read
18Apr

Ujevwu Train Station

Corruption is endemic in Nigeria. True, and we are all part of the problems. At Ujevwu, the ticket racketeering is costing the country revenue losses and embarrassment as passengers are being accepted into the train without allocated seats.
5 mins read