I was personally surprised that a lady of her age could lecture for that long without showing serious signs of fatigue. When the class ended, I picked up my bag to leave, but then a wild wind blew, carrying dust, leaves, and everything in its path. This was accompanied by a heavy rainfall followed by a cool breeze.
For unknown reasons, I felt excited and decided to take a walk instead of joining the school bus straight home.
My walk began with this photo. Although the rain had stopped, this part of the roof still had raindrops clinging to it.
The second photo I took was of these white egrets. I apologize that it’s not as nice; I didn’t want to scare them off, and it was getting dark in the evening.
Next, I saw this onion seller. He is from the Hausa tribe, and buying onions from them is cheaper—possibly even less expensive than purchasing them at the community market.
The way the sweet potatoes were displayed caught my attention. Although they were properly arranged, they were too close to the road.
I also came across a mini fruit kiosk. It’s hard to find fresh fruits in the city, but these vendors always manage to provide them. By fresh, I mean freshly plucked; the taste is different from those that have been sitting for days or weeks.
The display in the photo below seemed quite abstract to me. I can never buy garri (cassava flour) from a place like this.
There were flies pestering the food, and this is not something you can wash before eating, as certain bacteria can survive heat up to 100°C.
It wouldn’t have been a big deal if it were covered with a transparent nylon, but some people lack common sense when it comes to packaging and marketing. Ignorance isn’t an excuse though, especially when it concerns human health.
Just along the road, I spotted this roasted yam. I’ve never tasted it before, but I guess it would be delicious. The flavor would be different from the boiled or fried versions.
Lazy people don’t survive in my country, which is why you see all kinds of trades displayed by the roadside. It kind of makes life easier for everyone.
The street was beautiful as always whenever it rains. There were fewer people, and the cool breeze was therapeutic for my tired bones.
This is how this part of the town looks like. I hope you enjoyed the street views.
If you have scrolled to this point, thank you for taking this walk with me, I appreciate it.
All images are mine.
Wednesday walk initiative by @tattoodjay