May 16
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Nigerian Rhapsody: First 48 hours in Lagos

[Lagos, Nigeria] Random observations and thoughts from the first two days in Nigeria: Sofitel hotel … fluffy bed (maybe a little too much – bad back in the morning) … concrete wall shuts out the outside world … impossible wi-fi (how on earth do these people blog?) … amazingly weak orange juice … large in-room [...]

Author: Ron Reason
May 13
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Live and work in Africa? Why on Earth? 3 women explain their passion for the Dark Continent

Nearing the end of an amazing two months in Kenya (and off to another African nation tomorrow), I’ve been thinking about others I know who have had extended tours of duty in Africa, and who are quite passionate about what many people would consider a difficult, undesirable place. I decided to interview them via email [...]

Author: Ron Reason
May 06
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Fun times with the *** High Commission

I’ll assume most people reading are Americans, and this one’s for you. The next time you get annoyed by service or delays at, say, the driver’s license office or a bank, consider this tale of the challenge of getting person A (American) from Point K (Kenya) to Point *** (Country to Remain Unnamed) in 17 [...]

Author: Ron Reason