Archive for October, 2006:

Transport

{ Posted on Oct 31 2006 by Bill Zimmerman }
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Categories : On the road
Every imaginable form of 2- and 4-wheeled transportation departs from Half Mile in Limbe for Tiko, Douala, Buea and beyond. The vast majority are crumpled Toyota Corolla taxis painted New York City yellow and emblazoned with cursive script slogans ...Read More »

Sacred Things

{ Posted on Oct 05 2006 by Bill Zimmerman }
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Categories : Off the beaten path
Like many Cameroonians, Hans, my de facto counterpart in Buea, has a strong belief in magic, witchcraft and superstitions of all kinds. I’ve heard stories related by Hans, my coworkers, neighbors and others about the very real power of ...Read More »