More than 60 locations all over Nigeria are part of this project. Some of them more important, some less. Especially the bigger ones where different contractors are involved need periodically interface meetings to clarify questions and solve problems before they occur.


One of those locations is Calabar. Located in the far southeast of Nigeria it is a quite safe place to travel to. Just a bit less than an one hour flight away from Abuja Calabar is offering a completely different environment. In Abuja there are bushes and trees, yes, but generally there's a lot of dry grass and brown shining through. But here in Calabar everything is green. It starts already when flying in over thick, carpet-like forests where roads and small creeks virtually disappear inside. Then, once outside the airport, you will see big areas covered with grass and plants, all growing and blooming. Last time I was there it was harvesting season for pineapple, so everywhere along the road were small tables and stands offering freshly harvested pineapples. A bit back from the road you could see the pineapple plants and there, in between, the houses of the farmers trying to make some business.

Calabar. Not only that I had to go there for business reasons, as well parts of my family are living there. A nice opportunity to see them again. For me as white man. And as I wrote before: Calabar still is safe. Although we had a policeman escorting us, there was never need for him. Next time I will try to take more pictures.