South Africa

hi guys.
Indeed i have been so busy trying to see how much work i could get in before my vacation. its been crazy but worth it.
And so it is that I am in south Africa!!!!!
I almost didn't go because of the heightened security risks (Lucky Dube's death amongst other things), but believe me I am happy to be here.
I arrived R.O Tambo airport aboard a virgin Nigeria flight (not impressive for an international flight and of course I told them so!) and my experience here has been revealing to say the least.
Did i hear you say pictures? you know this trip will not be complete without some! just bear with me till I'm able to upload.
At the airport, there were no surprises until we got to a search point were one of the security agents whispered to a friend of mine that his laptop was supposed to have been declared at customs and that since he did not, he was liable to pay a fine. But wait for this, he will let him go for a token!!!!!!!!!!!
The mora f.....ka wanted a bribe.I was so pissed! In fact i was so freaking pissed. it didn't make sense. In short e no make sense at all.
But i could not help but gloat over the fact that this happened in "the" South Africa!! Imagine that was the welcome somebody got.
PEOPLE BRIBERY OCCURS EVERYWHERE.
Nigeria is not in on it alone. But sha their airport is really nice.
Then more surprises.......
i moved to a bureau de change to change some cash and then this guy and this woman (Nigerians) start telling me how i need to go to the loo and hide my passport and cash under my dress cos there are wolves everywhere,that they are looking at me bla bla blaH!

My first instinct was to suspect the informant.So i ignored them.Suffice to say i arrived at my cousins safely,and its been fun all the way.ill try to keep a diary of sorts here.
its almost 2 am here and im online chatting with my sisters in london and lagos and my brother in abuja.
later folks.!!