Tuesday, December 7, 2010

African Trip- By the Numbers

Total Travel Time - Indpls to Buea = 28 Hours
Total Miles Traveled = 11,500 Miles
Number of Loose Chickens in Airport = 1 (that we saw anyway)
Number of Bags that Arrived with Us = 6 out of 14
Dolly Parton/Kenny Roger Songs on the Radio = Too Many
Fantas Consumed by Group = 7
Cow Tail Eaten = 2
Cow Tails Regretted = 1
Phones Working with International Plan = 1.5
Universities Toured (University of Buea) = 1
Hours Anticipated to Reach Rain Forest Today = 8 or more
Number of People per Car = 5 or more
Exchange Rate = 430 CFA's per $1, (official location)
470 CFA's per $1, (guy in airport)
Average Hours Slept per Night = 3.5 or less
Average Temperature so Far = 85F (but now we head to the hot spot)
Number of Trips to the Airport = 3
Number of Snakes per Square Mile = Virtually Unlimited (Wayne has snake proof socks)
Anticipated Days until Another Internet Connection = +/- 4

6 comments:

  1. Great post Corrie! Keep them coming as often as you can! Seriously that many snakes? :) Stay safe!

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  2. Sounds like interesting meals! I hope you have granola bars along. Time to get some rest.

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  3. You need some rest and a decent meal! Stay away from the cow tail!

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  4. Say hello to David Russell. He can also sing but probably didn't tell you that. Elvis is his favorite!
    Dennis

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  5. That's great. I think I'd take 85F over 7F. Cant wait to hear about the ride/hike.

    Be safe,
    Tony

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  6. Have a great time! I am jealous of the temperature--NOT of your meals!

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