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Western Nigeria and the onset of Malaria
Leaving the capital of Abuja we headed through the mountain town of Jos on route to Yankari National park. This place is known for the crystal clear warm springs. A pleasant afternoon was spent here swimming and generally relaxing before the long, hot, sweaty journey into the remote parts of Cameroon.
The villages along the way to the Cameroon border were great, the people ...
The Oldest city in West Africa
... It wasn't till afterward I was told there were fundamental militants in the area and the military and Police were on high alert.
Kano is one of the oldest cities in West Africa, some 1400 years old. It was the old trading route across the Sahara in ancient times and with it came the spread of Islam. Kano is interesting because it imposes Sharia Law in certain parts of the city, which means no alcohol. The exception to this is the Christian part of town with all ...
Nigeria
... As you can imagine we arrived in Kano as zombies but we made it. It wasn't all bad of course. In London during the layover, Osa got to spend a few hours with her friend Julia and I got to eat some fish & chips. When we arrived in a Abuja we spent a few hours getting a tour courtesy of Osa's uncle Mason. Then the ride to Kano was very interesting but I can only remember bits and pieces through my napping. Also, while English is the official language of *****ia, ...
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