Travels

01Apr

An experience with the Police

A lost phone brings tremendous inconveniences. Getting the police involved adds more to the cost and with really no value added, it is apparent why many Nigerians don't report issues to the police. Visiting the police station is costly and hardly provides any solution
8 mins read
04Feb

We are the world’s best farmers

“ I will like to farm" “There’s no problem with that mate, plenty of land to choose from. I mean acres and acres of it” “But, what about water?” “Oh, I didn’t tell you? There’s water underground but you probably shouldn’t bet on it. Too salty and barely good for anything” “Any help from government, subsidies may be?” “Quit whining and get on with the work mate. At best the government will give you a discount off your diesel cost. That’s it, don’t expect more”
12 mins read
23Oct

“Unbelievable” In Minthukundi

The names here. Minthukundi, Karijini, sounds African and there could well be a good connection between the aborigines of Australia and our African ancestors. The journey from Auski Village brought us fully round the Karijini park, visiting some very beautiful and well preserved natural formations. Looking at the rocks, layers upon layers, it needs no telling that Earth has endured for generations before us.
14 mins read
10Sep

Hell on earth and proud of it

Arriving Marble Bar, the city will not hold its silence as being the warmest city in Australia. One of the six signs welcoming visitors to the town says "Warmest Welcome From Australia's Hottest Town." It was as if there is joy to be classified as the most hellish place on heart because of its souring temperature. The town set a world record of most consecutive days of 100 °F (37.8 °C) or above, during a period of 160 days from 31 October 1923 to 7 April 1924. Another sign informs that the "Shire of East Pilbara Largest Shire in the World". It was as if the town is desperate to lay claim to something and wants everybody to know of its importance.
13 mins read