I met him at a bank (UBA) and noticed him fumbling with one of the ATMs. My friend initiated the introductions and the following conversation ensued.
ME: Good to meet you, Chris. What do you do?
CHRIS: I'm an adventurer from Scotland and I cycled here from Europe.
ME: Whhaaaaaat? How did you manage that?
CHRIS: I took a ferry from Spain into Morocco and cycled all the way into West Africa. I came in through Benin Republic. They had really great curry.
ME: Soooo do you like the experience so far?
CHRIS: Oh yes. The policemen on the highway have been especially wonderful. I met a couple of them at Ore (on my way into Benin city) and they bought me a couple of beers. I'm feeling rather lightheaded now.
**we all laugh**
CHRIS CONTINUED: All I have is my wallet and my smartphone. The phone is just for my GPS-assisted maps. It doesn't have an internet connection because data is very expensive here. I update my blog and check my email from cybercafes.
ME: You have a blog?
CHRIS: Yeah, it's at http://insatiablemeandering.blogspot.com/
ME: So where are you headed now?
CHRIS: I'm cycling off to Calabar to get my Cameroonian Visa. I'll head to Cameroon and then to Gabon.
ME: It's been enlightening speaking with you, Chris. Stay safe.
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Lesson Learned: Abundance wears many faces.
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