I have to say Dean that I held my "tongue" when you first asked, but I
recommend great caution. I am learning all about the risk/return
relationship in my MBA, and I believe your return should be great if
you are going to Abuja ;-)
An XA, anyway ...
Good luck anyway ...
Chris
On 24 Mar 2005, at 11:51, Glenn Stauffer wrote:
>
> On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 05:55:49 -0500, Chuck Norcutt
> <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Dean asked:
>> I am going to Abuja, Nigeria for work and was wondering if anyone on
>> this list has any insider information. Currently, I am thinking of
>> not
>> bring much camera equipment. I have read there is quite a bit of
>> street
>> crime, but don't know if this true. I may just bring an OM and 50mm
>> or
>> I have been contemplating buying an Epic or XA. Any thoughts?
>> -------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> I've never been there but your concerns are not only well placed but
>> may
>> be considerably understated. Street crime is not quite the word for
>> it.
>> Check the US State Department's asessement of the situation here:
>> <http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_928.html>
>> and then ask yourself if this trip is worth the risk.
>>
>
> Travel advisories issued by governments are usually very conservative.
> Better safe than sorry. I'd advise, in addition to the US State
> Dept's advice, to consider these sources:
>
> Canada: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/consular_home-en.asp
> Britain: http://www.fco.gov.uk
>
> And be sure to consult non-governmental travel resources; especially
> accounts from recent visitors.
>
> --Glenn
>
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