Fun in the city

What an amazing start to the week!

Monday we had the opening of the Ecotourism and Craft center. This was great as it was one ceremony that had nothing to do with us so no impromptu speeches where required. 

Dancing by the Youths 

Traditional flags were used in the performance

It was really interesting firstly I met a guy called nelson who is on the Agroforestry committee he wanted us to come visit his nursery. He was also one of the most touchy feely men I’ve met here. But on a plus note it seems Cameroonian men are about the right size for me 

Me and Nelson

Today we went to Bamenda to do some shopping, we were taken by one of the fons son Kizitor who as well as being a prince drives a taxi. Also again just the right height. 

Me and Kizitor

The whole city was so noisy and busy, however it was surprisingly clean and apart from the occasional cry of "white man" we were left to wander and not hounded too much.

Commercial avenue, Bamenda

We saw a great master at work in Kizitor, who refused to let us pay full price for anything. Also he had a great local knowledge so took us to this amazing stall in the market place where there was a man who made traditional crafts 

Traditional craft stall

I was very tempted by one of the juju masks but I didn't think I could pull it off.

Juju mask used to bring good luck and ward off bad spirits 

For lunch we went to this nice restaurant that had as their special greek salad and had cappuccinos! We of course left and found a back ally where we had rice and meat like any good Cameroonian. On our way back we headed up the mountains where we could see one of the waterfalls, 

Waterfall

and after a bit of a climb a panoramic view of the city 

the climb

Bamenda

We finished off the day by eating fresh coconut and showing off our new purchases to Teresa and Fernando.