Sunday, December 31, 2006

Pictures In My Album

Sometime late this year, I started taking pictures of different parts of Lagos. Unfortunately there are no pictures of the nice looking parts (and there are a lot of nice looking places in Lagos). Thought I would share what I have with you. Unfortunately, I did not save all the pictures on my flash so I may have to share the rest with you some other time.



I was on my way to Surulere and made the mistake of going through Apongbon(?) bridge. Little did I know that a lot of construction work was going on in Lagos Island. I remained in the traffic for over an hour. I was the only one in the car so I spent some time taking pictures and rocking the Lionel Richie tape I bought for N100.00 on the bridge:)



A portion of the bridge was turned into a car park with Alaye Boys (Area Boys) controlling that particular business.



You can buy almost anything on the bridge. Hawkers abound.

Puff-Puff anyone?
Even an ironing board for your laundry..

I was on Eric Moore Street, Surulere when I saw these men fixing some electrical fault. Thy should win an award for best safety practice;)



Making a living under the bridge (Jibowu/Yaba)

The other side of the Jibowu/Yaba bridge

Fixing Bar-beach, Victoria Island (again!). It looks much better now. Will try and get new pictures.

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11 comments:

  1. UnknownMonday, January 01, 2007 3:02:00 AM

    Good Old Lagos!!! Full of hustle and bustle as usual. Those traffic jams are always bloody!! Happy New Year!!!

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  2. YankeenaijababeTuesday, January 02, 2007 8:15:00 PM

    That's naija for you..........kinda funny. Happy New Year. Niceblog.

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  3. Bella NaijaTuesday, January 02, 2007 8:21:00 PM

    Insightful Pics!
    Happy New Year babe..
    Meanwhile, I just read your piece on your friend Bobo!
    Wow...tht is just the kind of inspiration/advice I need to kick start the new year!

    Thank U

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  4. Confused Naija GirlThursday, January 04, 2007 7:14:00 AM

    those pictures make me nostalgic.

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  5. In my head and around meThursday, January 04, 2007 8:43:00 PM

    @ Calabar gal: Happy New Year to You too.

    @Overwhelmed: You are coming to Nigeria next Christmas? Great! Have a great new year too.

    @yankeenaijachick: Happy New Year to you too and Thanks on the compliment.

    @ bellanaija:I am glad that you got some inspiration for kick starting the new year. Happy New Year!!

    @ confusednaijagirl: That was 70% of the reason why I put the pictures up. I love seeing pictures of places I've lived in.

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  6. AnonymousFriday, January 05, 2007 3:00:00 AM

    Wow. I miss Nigeria. These pictures evoked a strong response.

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  7. The Life of a Stranger called meSaturday, January 06, 2007 2:56:00 AM

    intersting pics, especially the electricians at work - LOL.

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  8. In my head and around meSunday, January 07, 2007 10:02:00 AM

    @ Azuka: Eh Yah! Come and visit soon as you can.

    @ TLOASCM: Thanks. The electrician photo is actually my facourite. I laughed so much when I saw them that I almost missed a shot.

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  9. UzoMonday, January 08, 2007 3:48:00 PM

    Happy mnew year ma. Oh i just love my country. LOL

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  10. DemiTuesday, January 09, 2007 1:54:00 PM

    Am I the only one who didn't see the electrician? Thanks babes for those pictures. You make me reminsce. Yaba na my area o.

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  11. In my head and around meWednesday, January 10, 2007 7:42:00 PM

    @ Uzo:Happy new year! Good to see you up and about and commenting!

    @ Desola: They are there are o! On the balcony. Just look to the left. There's one on a ladder and the other one is standing on the baclony holding the ladder in place for him. I wonder what would happen if Mr. Holder suddenly sneezes and looses his grip? LOL!

    Meanwhile, thank goodness we can finally access your blog.

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