Naked In Nigeria
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I'm an Australian that spent 2011 living in Abuja, Nigeria and working with a HIV Research Program.
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Naked in Nigeria Goes Awol in Australia
Posted on 11/11/2011
After a decadent detour through Dubai, Naked in Nigeria looks set to be spending the rest of 2011 in Australia sorting through the red tape of work contracts and visas. It's set to be...
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London Versus Nigeria
Posted on 09/10/2011
Finding myself in London with an unplanned month of time to kill I did a lot of reading. One book that made it's way into my collection was "The Shadow of the Sun: My African...
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Naked in Nigeria Lets Loose in London
Posted on 22/09/2011
Just back to Nigeria after having been stuck in London for a month... blog updates and photos coming soon I promise...
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The Roof of Africa
Posted on 06/08/2011
Kez and I made it to the roof of Africa (Mount Kilimanjaro 5895m) and it was fabulous! The first five days were so easy compared to my previous treks in the Himalayas (Annapurna Circuit...
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Bombs, Blood and Meltdown
Posted on 26/06/2011
The last two weeks saw me clocking up a few firsts for my time in Nigeria.I experienced my first bombing which was detonated in the car park of the Abuja Police Headquarters. I missed the...
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Love, Marriage and Babies
Posted on 05/06/2011
These are three very serious topics in Nigeria, ranked utmost in the cultures value system, as I was quick to learn when I underwent my security clearance. My interviewer read over my...
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Hembelembeh, Olohlololoh
Posted on 04/06/2011
Every morning I greet my driver with a "Hembelembeh" and he replies with an "Olohlololoh" and with that, we know we're in for a great day. Words on a page...
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Amazing Race
Posted on 30/05/2011
This time next month I'm thrilled to be boarding a flight to Tanzania to notch up another trekking achievement. I'm taking on Mount Kilimanjaro - my highest point so far (5895m)...
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The Great Food Adventure
Posted on 29/05/2011
Food options in Nigeria on a volunteer budget are a little limited. My diet revolves around pasta, rice, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, tuna, corn, eggs and fruit. Tough going for a girl...
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The Little School Under the Mango Tree
Posted on 20/04/2011
Life as a volunteer in Nigeria teaches gratitude. It makes you realise how much we sometimes take for granted and it makes you stop and appreciate the little things that happen every...
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It sure is different..Thanks for sharing.
Where is Australia did you come from?
Im really curious about Nigeria and life there. Im having a Nigerian Australian baby later this year and thought i would start some research . . i work with Australian Aboriginal people here in Australia.
Tracey
I will be moving lagos next week. I would like to have a new friend in Nigeria. Please contact me at arkhan157@yahoo.com.
Regards