Winnipeg Manitoba: Observations from the other Canadian City

June 21, 2010
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When the lady in customs recalled how she thought her elder daughter went to the same elementary school as a Wedderburn, I got an idea of what I was soon to be dealing with.  The “city” of Winnipeg itself is, well…allot more “country” than I expected. The roads aren’t as busy, the drivers more patient [...]

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A Relaxing Plunge: “Unplanned” travel to Winnipeg

June 11, 2010
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Continually moving dates on my Nigeria departure have me frustrated. The latest delay, (combined with a manic four months at work,) have put me over the edge. Sick of waiting for it to materialise I’ve booked my next travel fix. They say “a change is as good as a holiday” right? Well, I’m going to [...]

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Travel: An Innate or learned desire?

June 6, 2010
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Last year was an amazing year of travel, and I know there is a return trip to Africa to come. Still, my travel and adventure fix has not been met. Let’s face it, this can be addictive stuff. I’m itching to get that flight to Nigeria, or simply jump onto the next opportunity that arises. It [...]

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Elation

May 27, 2010
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Elated adj full of high spirits, exhilaration, pride or optimism; very happy. Exhilaration rushes through me as we close out the teleconference with pleasantries. I realise it’s actually happening. Five months of campaigning, planning and negotiating. Five months of attempts to curb my passion and enthusiasm in favour of pragmatism. Five months of possibilities and [...]

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Nigeria; Travel Stories & Adventure Snaps

February 19, 2010
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Despite thinking of it constantly, I’m aware of not talking about my trip to Nigeria too often. I’m determined not to turn into the mind numbing person who solicits groans from their audience as they ask if we want to see their holiday photos yet again. I decide I’ll only talk about the trip when [...]

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Return to Australia; Culture Shock

December 1, 2009
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There is no denying I’m suffering a mild bout of post-trip blues. And culture shock that’s has had a far greater impact than when I arrived in Nigeria. As I drive to pick up supplies and fill my bare fridge, I can’t help but grin. It was my second day back home. The privilege and [...]

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Farewell Calabar, Farewell Nigeria

November 16, 2009
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As much as I try, I can’t stop the tears from welling up. I’m overwhelmed with emotion as I take the final look back at Calabar vanishing into the distance below. I’m on my flight from Calabar to Lagos typing this blog in an effort to distract myself. The poor man beside me doesn’t quite [...]

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CRBC Morning Show live; U17 Soccor World Cup & power of celebrity

November 10, 2009

I wish I could fill you on all the little amazing experiences I’ve been having but there are just too many and not enough hours in my day. This week among other things, I got a little taste of the power of celebrity after a TV interview and a new appreciation for a soccor mob. CRBC [...]

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Cross River Health Center Visits & Case Study Production

November 5, 2009

The marketers among us know the value of a good case study in so many contexts. And the two projects, HOPE and Comfort, I’ve been working on for the Ministry of Welfare was no exception. Health Centre Site Visit’s Nursing camera’s lap tops and everything in between we piled into the back of the car. [...]

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Nigerian Contrasts; Poverty & Obudu Mountain Resort Luxury

October 30, 2009
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The contrasts of Nigeria where epitomised in our weekend away at the luxurious Odudu Mountain Resort. We stayed for the weekend compliments of the Governor of Cross River State. Promise Land “The promised land” of sorts for every Nigerian. Obudu lived up to it’s reputation with astounding views, luxurious accommodation, excessive water park and a [...]

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