Guidan Roumdji, Niger Travel Blogs

Why does Nigeria always cut off the power supply?
Jul 3, 2009

... of days in Niamey. It's funny to think that when I first arrived I thought Niamey was like a desert, but coming back from Guidan Roumdji I realised that it is so green and full of life! That's what living in the desert for 3 months does to you. Myself and ...

Rufus is playing!
Aug 1, 2009

It's Saturday morning and I have internet connection! Only because I am in Maradi. The head logistician took our modem away from us because it only works 90% of the time. I handed it over with a heavy heart because I knew it would be weeks before I saw it ...

The weird powers of twins!
Jun 5, 2009 (6 photos)

I was showing my admin assistant a picture of Kerry yesterday and explaining that I was a twin. She asked me if there were any special powers between us. I said not really. She said that here twins are seen as being a bit different and can wish scorpions ...

Saturday in Guidan Roumdji
May 23, 2009 (6 photos)

Unfortunately there is no opportunity to go to Maradi this weekend as some of us have to work! Naturally there was a power cut at about 2 pm (during my siesta) so I chose to go to the office earlier than usual, as we have a generator there which makes the ...

Ramadan
Aug 30, 2009 (10 photos)

... the Butcher, a person who is famous for the meat he sells. The market borders on the river which separates Nigeria from Niger. There were lots of little kids splashing about and a boat service which transports people across the border. There were even more ...

The Hospital Is Open For Business!
May 15, 2009 (6 photos)

... and to take a break in Maradi, which I think is sorely needed. Ivan the logistician says it is like being in a prison in Guidan Roumdji as there is nothing to do. There is not even a bar... although there is a cinema, which consists of a television in a ...