Warri-Town: In the Dark Bus (Location: Warri, Delta State, Nigeria)

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Just as it was with countries like Cambodia, India, and Nepal, Nigeria was real, it was raw, and it was dirty. Asked why, a simplified answer spoke of how the people and their land were utterly besmeared by the hands of humanity. Rounded up as slaves by an advancing world, sold, exploited, freed and once again colonized into a vicious cycle, it was their livelihoods and their land that received the brunt of destruction. Today, the culprit is called oil: The Blood of the Earth. And a market of big leaguers stuffing their pockets with cash continues to fuel.

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Photos

Warri
And the impact in which the future depends

Bare Bodies
On the road; Nigeria

Tension
Simple security on the road, flak-jacketed and armed with AK-47s and other automatic rifles

Local boy
Egho Efetie of Warri rollin' into his hometown as part of our GCJ Nigerian delegation.

And Our Film
Sandi and Pam caught what they could, but major fund raising is necessary in order to turn their project into a full documentary feature film.

Warri and the Oil City of Humanity
Here's Warri at dusk, oil refinery burning off excess liquid natural gas.

Delta Swamps
The beginning of the Creeks outside our hotel's walls in Warri

And Still There's Beauty
It's Warri, alright

A Rainbow River
On the Niger River leaving Warri with the slick and sheen of oil

Comments

[Terry McG - Seattle]

Karsten, thank you!
Thanks for including me. What intensity, beauty, and as you say "raw" -- everything! Blessings and success to you on your adventure. terry

[Leslie Whalen]

You are doing good work
Hey, Cam The fact that you are turning Nigeria and Warri into a chant tells me that you're taking in all these experiences and transforming them into a powerful way to educate us about a life that we can't even imagine. You and your companions are brave and still optimistic despite all the psychological barriers that seem to be thrown in your path. Best wishes to you all as you continue to explore frontiers of all kinds.

[Wendy B]

You are not in Kansas (Bainbridge) anymore
Thanks Cam, I am getting the most amazing flashbacks of my Kenya/Tanznia safari almost 15 years ago. I can almost smell the diesel exhaust and sweat in the pictures and descriptions you are sending. Keep up the good work, and keep your receptors open.......

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