Archive for October, 2009
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
A Village Christmas Experience In Eastern Nigeria
Experience an African Village Christmas. With the hues dances and masquerades and festivals that colour the end of year season. Have a view of the dramatic landscape including forests rivers and lakes and endless stretches of green forest. The Igbo people of Nigeria developed a rich and distinctive culture which still is visible especially when they all return to the rural setting which is co