Category Archives: travel
Back from Africa
I made it back from Africa. No problems getting out. I saw a stuffed Ostrich. The airport also had cans of Zebra meat. But I didn’t buy any. It may have been a good thing. The US Customs guy really … Continue reading
I feel sorry for this guy.
Man… A five hour flight and three hour time difference? Makes my little 18 hour flight and 8 hour time difference seem like Mt. Everest. On the plus side, I have plans to get some boiled crawfish when I get … Continue reading
Funeral in Angola
We passed a funeral today. Unlike in the US, an Angola funeral procession includes standing in the road with knives, sticks and axes and asking every passing car for money. I didn’t know this and got a little worried about … Continue reading
Breaking my mind
IMG_0074 (Large) Originally uploaded by Fronzel I used to bump it all the time without manner. Now I know better. I wrote “Stop” and “And Listen” on it because I think I am funny.
Bars
These are all along the road. Somebody sets out an ice chest and some bottles and sell beer to people walking by or driving. Which is an amazing amount of initiative on the part of an African.
Angolan Security
My key to enter the room I’ve been assigned at the Staffhouse. Since I’m staying at the staffhouse off of the facility, I need to go through security every morning to enter the facility. This involves them looking through my … Continue reading
Travel Stories
I had a layover in Dakar, Senegal. This is the first time I’ve done that. Before they would let us off the plane, Senegal Police stormed the plane and took apart the seats and examined all the bags. I guess … Continue reading
This is comforting.
Berlin clearing the Airport of WWII bombs and grenades. It is comforting to know that I need to take off my shoes to get on the same plane that is landing on a run way built over unexploded bombs.
Fire drills
There are weekly firedrills offshore. Because they want people to know where to go in an emergency. Get bystanders out of the way of the firecrews running in to try to fight the fire. The problem I have is the … Continue reading
In Mexico
I’m here. Sounds like I am going to the Rig tomorrow. But first, I needed new boots and new coveralls because Mexico hates what I have. There is a lot of talking to me and around me in Spanish. I’m … Continue reading