everything is for sale on the seven mile bridge, from victoria island, thru to surelere. vendors roam and rule the already congested road~ two lanes teeming with mokado, wheezing, over-full buses and backed-up lines of honking cars... we never encountered any of the famed bandits of this bridge, but one can easily imagine how armed men could overcome the flustered, captive drivers. still, a sight and experience i never tire of... knives, rugs, nollywood and bootleg hollywood films, cd's, irons, boiled peanuts, cold soda and STAR beer, plaintains, towels, transistor radios, folding baskets...

cousins, sisters, daughters, friends. preparing dinner from the chicken coop to the table...

just yesterday this bird roamed lagos island. tonight... feeding the family.

view from the family home, lambasa

family at dosunmu court, lagos island, nigeria west africa

more lagos island ~ the heart of nigeria... not to be taken lightly, or ventured into without awareness of the social rules and mores that prevail here. this is the place where all the action happens ~ good and bad ~ and this tiny corner of lagos will teach your heart a new and accelerated beat each time...

street scenes ~ lagos island... full time, full speed action with purpose and intent... while some may seem idle, there is an heightened sense of work to be done without hesitation, or delay. every one needs to make a living... yet somehow there is still joy and grace in every motion... and no time to be wasted.

sleep like an African Queen... these gorgeous mattresses are the standard ~ the attention to

detail and unexpected beauty is indicative of how we live here. there is homage to tradition, whimsy and practicality in every thing...