This is a local gas station. Now Nigeria has more conventional style gas stations, but they are kind of far between and rarely actually have fuel. So most locals buy their fuel from the black market.
This is the company store, well actually half the company store. The selection is a bit... limited. I planned on including some pics of the store I prefer, just outside the camp gate, but the ladies inside did not want their picture taken unless they had a chance to dress for the occasion, so that will have to come later.
This is a local village directly across the harbor from the Federal Lighter Terminal here in Onne. I am hoping that the current security situation resolves its self and I can visit places like this. A few of my staff have expressed an interest in inviting me to their homes, but we all know it can not happen right now. Shame.
This is the local video store, conveniently located right outside the gate to my office. Wide selection, low prices (500 Niara per disc, or about $3.25), and a friendly exchange policy. Honestly the Nigerian entrepreneurial spirit is something to see, there are hawkers beside the road and damn near anything can be turned into a small shop.
And this is the deli across the street.
The next picture is a bit sobering. This is a gas flare, it burns 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To give it some scale, it is almost five miles away from where I took the picture. The energy wasted could provide power for all of Onne. Sad.
And finally here is a job hazard I haven't had to really deal with before:
Random herds of domestic livestock just kind of wandering around, often they have a herder or two, usually preteen boys, but not always. They just go where they please and everyone accepts it.
I will work on making more frequent updates, including more pictures.
