I work with a Nigerian, so any of this is second hand hearsay. He loves his
homeland but goes back rarely, for family death etc. He said he would
definately not recommend travel outside the capitol for a USA citizen
especially white and without the British accent. The capitol is generally
safe except for what you usually find in large cities with large populations
of poor. Even there, the descrepency is so great between the haves and the
havenots that many of the haves have developed gated or walled communities.
Enjoy and good luck. For specific orchids, I'd have to look them up.

"Rob Halgren" wrote in message
...
I've been asked to teach a class in Nigeria for a week or two at the end
of May (at University of Ibadan). Not sure if I should accept the offer
or not. All expenses paid, that isn't the problem. But, if you read
what the US State department says (about any country that isn't the US),
you get the distinct impression that you should stay home and stockpile
duct tape and plastic. I already have plenty of those items, although I
never considered them anti-terror weapons...

So, although I'm always happy to travel on somebody else's dollar, I'm a
little concerned about getting back. Anybody have any thoughts on
travel to Nigeria, and/or west Africa in general? And, to keep it on
target, what kind of orchids am I looking for there, anyway? *grin*

Rob

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