Well... that's pretty cool!
Dad came home from work the other day and showed this to me. They are a pair of tile based mosaics put up by at a building on a jetty somewhere in Lagos. The mural on the right is based on a design he asked me to do last year.
There are (I think) two more murals to go up on the opposite side of the building. Obviously the building isn't quite done yet, but here are some better views of the murals:
There are (I think) two more murals to go up on the opposite side of the building. Obviously the building isn't quite done yet, but here are some better views of the murals:
Image Burple: Before I left Lagos...
We went to Eleko beach! It was the weekend before I left, took a while to get there, it was so far out I was sure no one else would be on the beach. I was sadly mistaken. Still, we had a good time and it was quite a bit of fun.
BIG SHOBO FACE!
When these guys showed up all hell broke loose. People started running and screaming all over the beach, shots rang out... not really. They dance in front of your hut in exchange for munny.
Bear with me, there's a payoff.
... and there it is, the source of my power and wizdumb, the shell-toe.
My dad took this picture and I quite like it. A fellow selling these came by our hut.
If it isn't already obvious, we're testing the structural integrity of the hut in this pic. I told dad I didn't think the support beam could carry a man's weight, he bet it could and we proceeded to test the theory. Thankfully he was right.
Awwwww! Isn't my momma cute!?
There are no restrooms at the beach.
Um..... I got nothing. However I like this picture so it goes up.
And that's about it. :)
BIG SHOBO FACE!When these guys showed up all hell broke loose. People started running and screaming all over the beach, shots rang out... not really. They dance in front of your hut in exchange for munny.Bear with me, there's a payoff.... and there it is, the source of my power and wizdumb, the shell-toe.My dad took this picture and I quite like it. A fellow selling these came by our hut.If it isn't already obvious, we're testing the structural integrity of the hut in this pic. I told dad I didn't think the support beam could carry a man's weight, he bet it could and we proceeded to test the theory. Thankfully he was right.Awwwww! Isn't my momma cute!?There are no restrooms at the beach.Um..... I got nothing. However I like this picture so it goes up.And that's about it. :)
Image Burple: Pics from the journey so far.
After a marathon flight I'm finally in the PI, have been for almost a week now actually. It's taken me this time to get used to the time difference, shrug off jet lag and get myself somewhat situated. Still looking for a condo though. Here are some pictures I took during the course of the trip, starting of course with my departure from Lagos.
These were taken on the road to the airport.
That's Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
These next few were taken at the Dubai International Airport, I had an eight over layover... not pleasant.
I was soooooo glad to finally get to my hotel room in Makati. It was on the 22nd floor and I''ve got vertigo, but I still brave the balcony. I've got a two week reservation but expect to be out of here shortly... I hope.
Sleepy, tired and bleary eyed, and yet ever so lovable.
Filipino Monies, or as they're called here, Piso's.
This shot and the next few ones are of the view from the balcony.
That's the Makati Sports Center, where people play ping pong on very big tables on the ground with large paddles.
This isn't a view from the balcony, it's Salcedo Tower, the QJ offices are located within on the 8th floor.
The entrance to our current digs!
This is where the writers ply their trade. Just look at those woidsmith's go!
My office! Which is still barren.
Oh yeah! Possibly the best meal I've had so far. It was from a delivery place called Thai in a Box. This was the appetizer, chicken parts (thighs?) wrapped in some sort of leaf.
You don't eat the chicken with the leaf wrapped around it...
The main course, no idea what it was called, but it was so, so gooooooood!
Well, that's it for PI pics for now, will take some more and post 'em soon!
These were taken on the road to the airport.That's Murtala Muhammed International Airport.These next few were taken at the Dubai International Airport, I had an eight over layover... not pleasant.I was soooooo glad to finally get to my hotel room in Makati. It was on the 22nd floor and I''ve got vertigo, but I still brave the balcony. I've got a two week reservation but expect to be out of here shortly... I hope.Sleepy, tired and bleary eyed, and yet ever so lovable.Filipino Monies, or as they're called here, Piso's.This shot and the next few ones are of the view from the balcony.
That's the Makati Sports Center, where people play ping pong on very big tables on the ground with large paddles.This isn't a view from the balcony, it's Salcedo Tower, the QJ offices are located within on the 8th floor.The entrance to our current digs!This is where the writers ply their trade. Just look at those woidsmith's go!My office! Which is still barren.Oh yeah! Possibly the best meal I've had so far. It was from a delivery place called Thai in a Box. This was the appetizer, chicken parts (thighs?) wrapped in some sort of leaf.
You don't eat the chicken with the leaf wrapped around it...The main course, no idea what it was called, but it was so, so gooooooood!Well, that's it for PI pics for now, will take some more and post 'em soon!
Poke, prod, scrape... do you feel any pain yet?
Paid a visit to the dentist and the optician yesterday, had a little hole filled in a tooth and a new prescription for me glasses. Oh yeah, and about 12 hours of double vision! Still, it wasn't half as bad as I suppose it could have been really.
Also here are a few random pics of Lagos!
The road back home from Victoria Island. That's a Lagos State taxi closest to the camera, which is brand spankin' new by the by.
Still on the Island here, the fellow closest to us is hawking (squints)... I'm not sure what he's selling really.
We're on the mainland now, you can tell cus it's dirty(-er).
Lagos traffic, also known as "go-slow".
The motorcyclists are known as "Okada's", quick, cheap transportation, but they're the bane of Lagosian motorists.
More of 'em. Okada's I mean.
This is Oshodi Market, you'll never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. Unless you go to Tejuosho Market... or The Computer Village... or... never mind.
That white sign in the bottom left corner says
Shoes. And lots of them.
And now for some HOME PICS! That's Shadow, one of our seven cats, we hand raised and fed her... she didn't quite turn out right. I keeed! She's just got a bizarre expression on her face in this picture.
This is Furbee, the laziest of our kitty cats, the following sequence of images is typical of his behaviour.
Arf!
Anyway, I guess that's all for now. My departure date for the PI has been pushed back by a week to give me time to get some stuff in order, so I'll be leaving on the 13th now instead of the 6th.
Also here are a few random pics of Lagos!
The road back home from Victoria Island. That's a Lagos State taxi closest to the camera, which is brand spankin' new by the by.Still on the Island here, the fellow closest to us is hawking (squints)... I'm not sure what he's selling really.We're on the mainland now, you can tell cus it's dirty(-er).Lagos traffic, also known as "go-slow".The motorcyclists are known as "Okada's", quick, cheap transportation, but they're the bane of Lagosian motorists.More of 'em. Okada's I mean.This is Oshodi Market, you'll never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. Unless you go to Tejuosho Market... or The Computer Village... or... never mind.That white sign in the bottom left corner says You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32. Repent today pls.So now you know.
Shoes. And lots of them.And now for some HOME PICS! That's Shadow, one of our seven cats, we hand raised and fed her... she didn't quite turn out right. I keeed! She's just got a bizarre expression on her face in this picture.
This is Furbee, the laziest of our kitty cats, the following sequence of images is typical of his behaviour.Arf!Anyway, I guess that's all for now. My departure date for the PI has been pushed back by a week to give me time to get some stuff in order, so I'll be leaving on the 13th now instead of the 6th.