as i get a sense of how to actually navigate my own blog (can an old dog learn new tricks with medium-speed-sometimes-working internet?) i thought i'd post some pictures of Adamawa men and items they sell that i've come across in open markets here. i love open markets anywhere in the world because there's still a sense of order and one stop shopping in what initially appears to be a reckless abandon of color, trade, and communication. pictured here are 'hulana,' the housa word for 'hats,' a butcher showing off his meat and carving capabilities, flour and rice, and a man who wants you to brush your teeth. i'd take an outdoor african market over uninterested sales people and bad florecent lights at an american mall any day!
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hi, i'm a friend of Brad and Fati. you call ABTI internet bad? try FUTY. I come out to ABTI to "do internet" - like now.
I'm in Adamawa for a bit and looking forward to seeing the sights - I want to hike in Girei near FUTY and see Koma Hills , soon. Let's do it.
you're welcome to email me or call if you're around a bit longer. those two know how to get a hold of me.
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