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Sights from a five hours long drive

Posted in March 26th, 2008
by Esther Garvi in Experiencing Africa

It’s amazing how much you experience from a five hour long journey between Kano and Zinder. And it’s even more amazing how much of it you can capture with a good camera! I was lucky, because Anette had asked me if there was anything I wanted sent to me in Kano. I asked for my […]

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Pictures from Kano

Posted in March 25th, 2008
by Esther Garvi in Experiencing Africa

I was dead tired after the journey - had not slept all night before traveling! Although the night in Kano was short as well (went to bed after 1 am and had to get out of town in time of the Friday prayer - when much of the traffic is closed off) it was soooo […]

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Waking up in Kano

Posted in March 21st, 2008
by Esther Garvi in Life as a volunteer

Today’s program is pretty predictable.
1. Wake up and feel the heat - try your best to get accustomed
2. Have sweet bread & jam for breakfast - if you fingers feel bloated, drink lots of coffee

3. Pack the car

4. Drive through Kano (this will take some time, as Kano is huge…) - a good advice is […]

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