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

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November 22nd 2005

Published: February 10th 2006


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And the impact in which the future depends
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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'Who are you?' said the Caterpillar... 'I-I hardly know, Sir, just at present- at least I know who I was when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then.' 'What do you mean by that?' said the Caterpillar, sternly. 'Explain yourself!' 'I can't explain myself, I'm afraid, Sir,' said Alice, 'because I'm not myself, you see.' -Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Listen to wise old Joseph-withers, dear Alice, the man called once Mr. Campbell. He spoke thus: "You are that mystery which you are seeking to know" T... full info
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On the road; Nigeria
TensionTension
Tension

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

Egho Efetie of Warri rollin' into his hometown as part of our GCJ Nigerian delegation.
And Our FilmAnd Our Film
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 HumanityWarri and the Oil City of Humanity
Warri and the Oil City of Humanity

Here's Warri at dusk, oil refinery burning off excess liquid natural gas.
Delta SwampsDelta Swamps
Delta Swamps

The beginning of the Creeks outside our hotel's walls in Warri
And Still There's BeautyAnd Still There's Beauty
And Still There's Beauty

It's Warri, alright
A Rainbow RiverA Rainbow River
A Rainbow River

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


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Date: 5th December 2005

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

From Blog: Warri-Town: In the Dark Bus (Location: Warri, Delta State, Nigeria)
Date: 5th December 2005

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.

From Blog: Warri-Town: In the Dark Bus (Location: Warri, Delta State, Nigeria)
Date: 6th December 2005

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.......

From Blog: Warri-Town: In the Dark Bus (Location: Warri, Delta State, Nigeria)
Date: 31st August 2009


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