Friday, 19th March, 2010
Vicky and Drew have been trying to catch up with us at MacBite for Lunch and Ice-Cream for the past 1 week. But with the ever so common postponed and rescheduled meetings we managed to get together only today.
Later in the day I got a call from Drew and when I picked up the phone I heard sirens blaring at the background. The reception at our office is generally very bad so I went near the window to hear more clearly what Drew had to say. And when I looked out of the window I saw a yellow van on the road. Vicky and Drew are working for the Department of Public Transportation (DOPT) and always travel in a distinctive yellow van provided by them. So, I asked Drew if he is in the same van. As the sirens were blaring really loud I could barely listen to him, but somehow I figured out that he wants me to get a photo of him from top (Aerial View you see!!!) They were part of the motorcade to launch a new cab service started with the help of Investment Promotion Bureau and DOPT.
Today it was Lisa's 29th birthday. Well she told me that in US people continue celebrating their 29th birthday year on year, so I will leave at that. We went to Watt market to get some gifts for her. It was really hot and humid. We went to Slave Museum and picked up Remi from Airport on the way back. Remi has recently joined IBM and is also in charge of Corporate Citizenship program so it was her chance to meet the CSC Nigeria 3 team. Later in the evening we went to a Lebanese Restaurant, Freddy's, for our team dinner to celebrate Lisa's birthday. I had soup and a falafel plate. But I must admit it was nowhere near Ali's Falafel like I used to have in Lausanne. Boy I still miss the delicious Falafel of Ali's.
Jane had been wanting to take us to enjoy Calabar nightlife for the past 3 Friday's. Thus, we decided to give it a try although half of the group decided to head back. The rest of us stopped at Genny's a small but busy pub by the road before we hit out for night out. Our colleague Edward had suggested to join him at Jasper's. This was supposed to the most sought after place in Calabar as it was opening today. However, as it was getting late we went to Mirage first. It was nice, but seemed like a one-time-used-to-be-a-happening place. We did enjoy our time there and the high point for me was when they played the remixed version of "Hawa mein udta jaye, mera lal dupatta malmal ka" by Bombay Viking.
We went to Jasper's at around 12 and yes it was indeed the most sought after place for the night. Although, we did had difficulty entering in but Edward managed to convince them saying we are expats working as a volunteer in Cross River State. He also managed to get a couch emptied for us. I like the VIP treatments when I am outside India. Wish could get the same back home. The place was completely crowded and buzzing with music. After some time, I got a call from Everlyn. She said, "Rahul, can you please come outside, I need your help". As it was difficult to hear more in the loud music, I got worried for her and immediately rushed outside only to find that the van was stuck in a hole and the driver needed help to get it out. We danced and enjoyed our time till 2.30 AM before coming back to Hotel.
Calabar night out was kewl!!!!
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