Off to PH Airport
December 18, 2021 in Nigeria ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Left home at about 11am with two Bolt taxis. Took Rumuokrushi, Express, Eliozu route to the airport. Road was free as we had avoided all the congested route. Mama was with us as she was continuing herRead more
Landed in Lagos
December 18, 2021 in Nigeria ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
Ibom Air took off on time, they are well known for keeping to their departure time. We arrived Lagos an hour later got a Sienna from the airport to our hotel. Check in was smooth although the 1st roomRead more
Covid Test
December 19, 2021 in Nigeria ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
I had to wake up early this Morning to go for the Covid test. USA recently changed their covid test validity requirement to 24hrs before the flight. Got to Medbury Covid Test Centre at Issac JohnRead more
At Murtala Muhammed International Airpor
December 19, 2021 in Nigeria ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
The predeparture COVID result was sent between 2pm and 4pm. Out of the 3 of us travelling together one person tested positive for COVID-19, this threw the whole travelling group into confusion, evenRead more
On board
December 19, 2021 in Nigeria ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
What a stressful evening. Having to leave one person behind was a sad moment which marred the trip.
Washington Dulles Airport
December 20, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 -4 °C
Arrived Washington shortly at 6:16am. Flight was very bumpy and turbulent over Mali and Mauritania probably due to the warm Sahara currents and over the Atlantic close of the Eastern coast of America.Read more
1st Morning in Philadelphia
December 21, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C
Eventually arrived Philadelphia around 4:30pm. Got a Bolt XL from the airport to our rented apartment. Apartment is lovely just like the pictures we viewed online. It is located in a busy part ofRead more
COVID-19 Vaccination & Booster
December 22, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C
Quite an eventful day. Went to Walmart Pharmacy for Enobong's COVID-19 vaccination which we had booked the previous day. I asked if I could take a booster shot and they agreed eventhough I hadn'tRead more
Stay at home
December 23, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 1 °C
My friend and former colleague visited, bringing the things I had ordered on Amazon and sent to his house. He later took us to an African restaurant where we were able to order some good quantity ofRead more
Off to Washington D.C
December 24, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Had a tensed morning waiting for Uddy's PCR test result, thank God it came out Negative this time around. It had been a tough and expensive 4 days trying to rebook Uddy's ticket so she can join us inRead more
Picking up Uddy
December 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Left the hotel early with a LYFT got to the Dulles International Airport shortly after 5am. The United Airline counter was located on the upper floor above the baggage hall for International arrival.Read more
Drive back to Philly
December 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
After a quick stop over at the hotel we loaded up our stuff into the car and headed off to Mcdonald for a quick breakfast before finally commencing the drive back to Philadelphia at 9:23am. Trip wasRead more
Xmas lunch with the Anetors
December 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Had a wonderful Xmas day with the Anetors. The Nigerian food he ordered was sumptuous and on point. We had a lovely time reconnecting. Their place is in a lovely suburb 45mins away from PhiladelphiaRead more
Tour of Jefferson University
December 26, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Visited Enobong's new school, Jefferson University this afternoon with Enobong and Uddy. The campus is quite large and spread out. We were able to identify her faculty and residence along with otherRead more
King of Prussia Mall
December 26, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
From Jefferson University we headed of to King of Prussia mall located 20miles Northwest of Philadelphia. It is said to be the 3rd largest shopping mall in America with over 450 retailers.
The girlsRead more
Post Office to pickup visit
December 27, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 1 °C
Enobong was excited to visit the Post office this morning, her new iPhone 13 Pro had arrived over the holidays only for the unhelpful Post office lady to tell us she can't search for the package now,Read more
Returning the Rental Car
December 27, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Just made it on time 11.49am to return the rental car. The GPS took me in a circle for a while until I decided to breakout from its grip and it then recomputed.
Took the SEPTA train from acrossRead more
Philadelphia Museum of Art
December 27, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 2 °C
Very cold afternoon with drops of snow flurries falling as we walked up the stairs towards the Philadelphia Museum of Arts. The museum was Chartered in 1876 and the building completed I 1928 and has aRead more
Uddy Vaccinated
December 27, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C
Took Uddy for her 1st Covid vaccination appointment at Walmart Pharmacy.
Taking the train to Philadelphia Mills
December 28, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Bought three weekly passes on SEPTA Key cards at Gérard Station, which allows us board trains and buses throughout the week. Took the Frankford - Market line (Blue) to 15th Street as Google map hadRead more
Philadelphia Mills
December 28, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Philadelphia Mills has quite a few factory outlet stores and was opened in 1989
Stocking up on Grocery
December 29, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Picked up some bowls of Egusi soup, Goat meat Peppersoup and Jollof Rice at SA Cafe and then headed off to a Walmart Supercenter to buy additional food to stock up the fridge with.
BigBus / City Sightseeing bus tour
December 30, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Took the train from Girard Station a 4min walk from the apartment to 5th St independence stop which is the 1st stop of the BigBus tour.
I bought a CityPass ticket for 3 attractions last night, whichRead more
China Town Philadelphia
December 30, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Stopped over at China Town during the bus tour. The girls bought some keyholders at Asian Craft, had Ice Tea at Vivi bubble tea before we all had lunch at a Chinese restaurant.
Fashion District
December 31, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Visited the shopping district which has lots of appareal stores like Pri.ark, H&M etc
































































