Monthly Archives: May 2011

Routine Life

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Tim Newman

I have now been in Nigeria for over 7 months, and things are going pretty well.  The depression of the first few weeks are now but a distant memory and time is passing quickly.  Like in all hardship postings, you … Continue reading →

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A Lesson in Basket-Case Recognition

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Tim Newman

How to tell if the country you have just landed in is a basket-case: 1. Frayed electrical cables lie across the floor between the gate and the arrivals hall. 2. You pass six people in uniform, all wearing different uniforms. … Continue reading →

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