eddy15 - Edward Lucas

In the summer of 2007 I backpacked through North and West Africa. Flying from London's Luton Airport I arrived in Morocco on the 14th of May, 2007. In mid-September I caught a Air Ghana Flight from Accra, Ghana to London - Gatwick. During these four months I passed through nine countries, winding my way from Marrakech to Accra. It was truly one of the most incredible experiences of my life. During this trip I kept a journal of my daily activities, impressions and thoughts. I've started this blog to share this record with you. I will post these entries two years to the date of when they were originally entered in my journal.

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By eddy15
July 26th 2009

Atheism and the Daily Report Africa » Togo

Me and Virginie
Virginie and I share a bag of cement during one of our many breaks.

Well another day of work (2 hrs) and a lot of relaxing --- gotta love the fact that we had four guys “shoveling” including both “leaders:(we only have 3 shovels), while the rest of us had to haul gravel; or the fact I have to write a daily report… Who the fuck gives a shit when we ate! All this X-tianity here has aroused my atheist sentiments (also reading Joyce). If asked “why don’t you believe in God” (the X-tian one)? I say I see absolutely no reason to follow the tenets of X-tianity faith as opposed to the any other. [View Full Entry]

By eddy15
July 25th 2009

More Singing! Africa » Togo

More singing! Played soccer yesterday --- how is it that even bare-footed these guys are better than me. Speaking of guys from the village turn out for building the school I thought this village was all women, but come the soccer game low and behold! Men! And why did we play with such small nets that it was impossible to score. They must love 0 - 0 games! Work was over at 10:15 am again. Man if no one wants to work I’m not going to complain! Two French girls joined our group. Perhaps this will inspire me to give a [View Full Entry]

By eddy15
July 24th 2009

What have I done to deserve this? Africa » Togo

Togolese song: God make a man; Man make a woman; Woman make a devil; Devil make a fire; Fire Oh, Fire oh, Fire down below! Well you can see from the lyrics of the preceding song that the religion of choice here is definite. I noticed that ASTOVOT is now ASTOVOCT! The C is for Christian of course! What did I do to deserve this? Oh right! But the people are nice enough and two French girls are supposedly coming! “Man make a god” I get some satisfaction out of changing the lyrics. Most are filthier (good thing these kids watching [View Full Entry]

By eddy15
July 23rd 2009

Work begins! sorta... Africa » Togo

The work camp has finally commenced. Not what I was expecting, but I shall reserve final judgment. First the group is made up almost entirely of Togolese guys, with one German girl, Larissa, who has a nice demeanour. Five more Europeans are supposed to show up soon, we’ll see. All the cute French girls are in the other “chantier” in town, including Debora (the hot French girl who showed up on the 19th in Lome). I spent the weekend hanging out with that group (one guy Alex from Paris is the only other western guy) but they are all into culture [View Full Entry]

By eddy15
July 19th 2009

About to start the Work Camp Africa » Togo » Lome

Met up with ASTOVOT and they put me up for a reasonable rate (2500 CFA) although I miss my Swiss hotel. I bought some work gloves and am awaiting the arrival of a fellow volunteer, a French girl! [View Full Entry]

By eddy15
July 18th 2009

Relaxing in the Togolese Capital Africa » Togo » Lome

Have been relaxing in Lome, getting visas and such. Today an ordeal at the Benin consulate. F**king idiot old man! Don’t want me to come to your sh**ty country to spend cash? TIA! From hell’s heart I stab at thee! (Just finished Moby Dick). Anyway I’ll have to erase some pages as I’m one page short, but I’m sure in a worst case scenario I can bribe the Togolese border guards to cover an old stamp. Still need a Ghana visa as well! Been eating well, but spending too much cash! I have gotten a hold of ASTOVOT Organisation I am [View Full Entry]

By eddy15
July 16th 2009

In Lome! Africa » Togo » Lome

So far so good. My visa will be done by tomorrow. Other than that I had an ordeal trying to get back to my hotel, but it was my fault. I confused the “Palm Beach” with the “Coco Beach” hotels. Awesome supper! Well mostly the desert! No problems yet in Lome as Lonely Planet sure made this place seem sketchy. We’ll see. [View Full Entry]

By eddy15
July 15th 2009

At the Burkina Faso - Togo border Africa » Burkina Faso

Well I didn’t get to stay long in Burkina Faso, but getting a visa for Togo was too difficult without going to Lome and I don’t want to jeopardize my volunteer stint. (Why every time the bus starts a giant argument starts too?) Anyway, I got wicked ill in Bobo 3 days ago. I was in bed from 3 pm until morning. Took the bus to Ouaga where I met Anil again. We’re staying in a dorm. Had pizza but still felt ill so bed at 9 pm. Too bad ’cause Anil really wanted to go out. The next day (14th), [View Full Entry]

By eddy15
July 14th 2009

Sick in Ouaga! Africa » Burkina Faso » Centre » Ouagadougou

Well not long after my last entry I got ill again, from which I’ve only just recovered today. Off to buy a bus ticket for Togo. More later… [View Full Entry]

By eddy15
July 12th 2009

In Bobo, Burkina Faso Africa » Burkina Faso » Hauts-Bassins » Bobo-Dioulasso

Well I finally got out of Mali --- described as the “Jewel of West Africa” --- but I don’t agree. It is a very wearing place to visit as an independent backpacker. Perhaps it would be better with money, a good guide and a 4 x 4. There is too little economic activity other than ripping off tourists. Also there are few ex-pats so almost all white people are tourists. Actually glad to leave, which was a hassle. Tuesday I bought a ticket for a ride to the highway at 11:30. We finally left Djenne at 3:30. I was told to [View Full Entry]

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