Day 63… Saturday 3rd June Thunder/lightning/ rain storms for most of the night. Our early 6.30am start plan did not happen due to the storms and difficulty in navigating the mud tracks in the mountains. Took the view by 9.30am that the intense heat of the day would dry any mud in no time and...Read More
Day 62… Friday 2nd June The local mechanic arrived at 6.45am and Greta was fixed by 7.15am. Spent the day sorting out the car, doing the laundry (handwashing) and enjoying the mountain views. Very quiet and peaceful place with plenty of birds around. Difficult to believe that this green landscape is Nigeria compared with the...Read More
Day 61… Thursday 1st June 38 police stops today – this is ridiculous! The officers are all very friendly and want to have a chat. Topics covered include the weather, the new Nigerian president, football and travel. A couple of officers wanted photos with us, our passports and Greta – I felt like a minor...Read More
Day 60… Wednesday 31st May Found a working ATM! The queues for ATM’s were long. Is this just a normal problem with technology or an underlying issue with the economy? 17 police stops this morning but the heavy rain in the afternoon meant the road blocks and roads were empty. Most officers wear military uniform...Read More
Day 50… Tuesday 30th May It was great to have been able to fill up with fuel yesterday as the new president’s speech mentioned the end of fuel subsidies and started panic buying with long queues at the fuel stations. Hope this situation ends quickly as we wont get very far in a day or...Read More
Day 58… Monday 29th May Left Sagamu needing fuel and phone data. It has been four days without wifi and proof of life needs to be sent! The MTN shop explained you have to be a resident of Nigeria and the app was currently down. Greta was low on fuel and the fuel station planned...Read More
Day 57… Sunday 28th May Another omelette breakfast, another border crossing today. We had a fellow passenger with us, Alexander, a French chap travelling from France who spoke good English and we chatted on the way to Cotonou where we dropped him off. Spoke about the opportunities in Benin, the French pension age and politicians...Read More
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