April 16, 2019
by Dy
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Day 2 in Morocco and we were on the road again. This time on the road to Fez. Coming down the back side of the Rif mountains was quite the winding road. Charming with little farms all around. Donkeys backs … Continue reading
August 18, 2018
by Dannica Gordon
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This summer I got the chance to see three different shows while traveling in California.
May 23, 2018
by Dy
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The 5th grade classes put on the play Romeo and Juliet for Kids every year. Everett Roger got to participate. I was surprised when he announced he wanted a larger role and he has never shown any interest in being … Continue reading
May 16, 2018
by Dy
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Paint! What mixed emotions I have regarding choosing paint colors. When Ben and I bought our first house in 2004 in Denver Colorado I couldn’t wait to pick and paint the small rooms. Every room was a different color and … Continue reading
May 6, 2018
by Ben
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We are very lucky to have access to the diplomatic pouch, even to receive personal mail. Many expats here essentially have no (practical) options for receiving mail. We do have FexEx and DHL in Lagos, but it is fairly cost-prohibitive … Continue reading
November 7, 2017
by Ben
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Today was a good day all around. At work we met with someone from the Canadian Consulate and learned about how they do visa processing. Theirs is a document based system, but when it comes down to it, the cases … Continue reading
September 29, 2017
by Dy
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Dy here- We are fortunate enough for our children to attend an amazing private school here in Lagos. Because Lagos can be a difficult city to live in the school works extra hard to plan wonderful activities for the students. … Continue reading
September 26, 2017
by Dy
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About a month ago the consulate planned a field trip to a local cane market. We decided to leave Oliver home but I thought the older kids might enjoy getting out and mixing with more of the locals and seeing … Continue reading
June 24, 2017
by Dy
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