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Nigeria a Country of Contrasts

For more information see our www.adventurouspirits.com We were anxious about entering Nigeria we had heard so many horror stories but in order to head south there is currently no safe way to avoid Nigeria. We decided however to enter Nigeria further north thereby avoiding the busy main border crossing near Lagos.We approached the Nigerian border with some caution not quite knowing what to expect.

Apen Conference Day one

Woke up today for the APEN conference and like many things in Africa it was a exercise in waiting. We were picked up at 730 for a conference that was about 15 minutes away and supposed to start at 900 am but actually started about 930. I also met my copresenter John Lobban from ISASAmdashIndependent Schools Association of Southern Africa. He is a wonderful longtime schools personm

Landing in Lagos

From the air above Lagos one is struck by the lush green everywhere. Cities are smaller in Africa so even though this is the biggest city in Nigeria you donrsquot see any buildings until you are almost on top of the airport. Just trees for miles and miles and then a few squat buildings then you are on the ground. A full applause from the Nigerians upon touchdown was a nice touch. As for

Back to AfricaAnyone have a book on Lagos

so what happens when your destination has not one book on the travel shelf The Milwaukee airport has one of the best used bookstores anywhereRenaissance books. And in their travel section they have everything Europe Asia South America. Books that go back to the 60's. But nothing on Nigeria. Closest they have is Morocco. I guess that means once again I am off the tourist track. The GY