- vaccinations (all six of them) -- done
- prescriptions (two, one only for emergency) -- filled
- books (Brandt, Cameroon and Nigeria) -- arrived today and I am already flipping through pages
- gifts for our hosts -- have to compile a list and buy by the end of June
- travel arrangements -- done, mostly by our program director
- packing -- scheduled for July 1, two days before I leave
Our schedule looks exciting; here are some sample activities:
- Meet Senate President, Speaker of the House, Minister of Education, Minister of Culture and Tourism, and Minister of Women Affairs (Nigeria)
- Attend a session of the National Assembly (Nigeria)
- Visit University of Abuja (Nigeria)
- Tour Abuja City (Nigeria)
- Visit University of Jos (Nigeria)
- Tour Jos (Nigeria)
- Visit National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru (Nigeria)
- Visit University of Port Harcourt (Nigeria)
- Visit Volcano Site in Douala, Cameroon
- Visit Botanical Garden in Limbe (Cameroon)
- Visit University of Buea (Cameroon)
- Visit Delmonte, Tole Tea, and Semme Mineral Toilet??? (Cameroon)
- Visit Mankon Museum and have an audience (wow!) at the Mankon Palace
- Attend a seminar in Bamenda, Cameroon
Of course, it's mostly "work" schedule; we will have free time for other things as well. However, I am not too optimistic for having lots of options; both countries are pretty dangerous for tourists so we will have to be careful.
Anybody been to Cameroon and/or Nigeria before? I would love to hear from you!
1 comment:
Oooh, this sounds so interesting and exciting. I'm sure you'll have an amazing time...Please blog whatever you can about it! :)
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