Notes on Nigeria
In Nigeria I was continually busy and surrounded by welcoming, well-educated people whose company was very easy. It was difficult to understand the culture and way of life of the masses from this vantage point. My first night was spent at the Sheraton where everyone went out of their way to be kind and helpful. I ate delicious salads and desserts and was surrounded by elegantly dressed local women having a night out. Indeed coming from the airport, I noted that the Sheraton was a refuge in a city with a population the size of Colorado. Driving from Lagos to Ado Ekiti was just having a small window into the everyday Nigerian’s life. Nigerians, no matter their economic status, present themselves very well. Their dress is African bright colors with men wearing matching pantsuits and women dressed in ornate colorful dresses with turbans or braided hair. Everyone is clean and neat and walks with pride. Most women know how to sew and clothing is made at home. On our way, we passed