Finale
2009-10-01, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

As I’d noted in my last journal entry back in July, I planned to return to Cameroon for another six months, taking on a new placement in Bamenda this time. I spent the month of August in Canada, pol...

…some more randomness from Cameroon…
2009-07-16, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

...in no particular order... BIRTH & MORTALITY On occasion, we’ll read about life expectancy, birth and mortality rates, and note how dramatic the differences between the developing and develo...

Play safe, baby
2009-07-03, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

Sorry, it’s been a while since my last journal entry. I actually wrote something a while ago about security, safety, jungle justice, and theft in general, but just couldn’t bring myself to upload it. ...

Fifteen Random Ponderings from Cameroon
2009-05-09, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

I have an idea. My journal entries endeavour to encompass a combination of serious stuff and (attempts at) humour. In that light, to assist you in differentiating between the two, what I’ll do is, e...

Booze and food (mostly booze, really) in Cameroon
2009-04-25, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

You know, I always thought parentheses were the same thing as quotation marks, but it turns out they are actually brackets. That means I already made my foray into the world of parentheses in my last ...

My Journey to the Great, Sandy North
2009-04-03, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

Right. The last entry was a touch heavy, so I’ll lighten this one up. Despite the poverty and day-to-day challenges, Cameroon can be lotsa fun, with a plethora (did I say plethora? I meant to say “rea...

Poverty from the Perspective of a Naive Canadian (me!!)
2009-03-20, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

Do you remember a while back, I promised to write a really depressing journal entry about poverty? Well, here we go!! I’ve been jotting down notes, recording my thoughts, trying to get a handle ...

How I Spent my Christmas Vacation by Eric Bjornson
2009-01-14, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

I trust you all enjoyed the holiday season, wherever you were. I understand Canada was covered with snow from coast to coast, which is most unusual, but most welcome, indeed. That reminds me of a joke...

Happy Holidays from Cameroon
2008-12-15, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

I need to start this entry with an apology to everyone in Foumban, Cameroon. When I downloaded my photos, I mistakenly referred to the Sultan of Foumban as a Fon. Foumban is located in the West Provin...

Cameroon facts, customs, traditions, and stuff I just made up....
2008-11-27, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

In the event you decide you’d like to impress your friends with your knowledge of how people live in the NW Province of Cameroon…. TRADITIONAL RULERS (FONS – not the Fonz) Every village in Camer...

Daily life in Cameroon
2008-10-03, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

Q: Friggin’ hillbillies. A: Actually, we prefer to be called “Appalachian Americans.” That quote is courtesy of the Dukes of Hazzard movie. It’s a gem. I’ve decided to revise my selection of inspi...

The Wonders of Witchcraft
2008-08-01, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

Sorry all, haven't had my camera out for a while, so no photos, but next time, I promise. I’ve received bits of correspondence, comments, news articles, etc. from some of you with regard to the pra...

The Fun of Public Transport in Cameroon
2008-07-13, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

Lately, I have found myself really missing the Canadian Accent: Avast thar, matey, ‘tas been many a day since I sank me gobbers into a fine sun-dried tomater and broccoli quiche, with a grand mug of P...

Some observations, quips, and blatherings
2008-06-02, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

“There was a time I wanted to change the world. Now I just want to leave the room with some dignity.” Thankfully, that is not a quote from a VSO volunteer here in Cameroon, but comes from a movie c...

Race, Religion & Politics
2008-05-08, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

Three topics that could heat up a relationship, but out here in Cameroon, they form a lot of bonds. HEY WHITE MAN!! Since getting to Cameroon, I have heard that on almost a daily basis. The rea...

Moving to Santa, Cameroon
2008-04-02, Yaounde, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

HEADINGS I’ve decided I want to theme my journal entries with headings. They add a professional tone to my thoughts, are succinct, prepare the reader for what’s coming, and they look snappy. Also, ...

A week in Yaoundé
2008-03-18, Yaounde, Cameroon. By: ebjornson

“The public toilet here is too disgusting, just go pee on that building over there.” Celestina, VSO programme officer and Cameroon local. I will likely never know why I love the feeling of getting ...

Celine Dion
2005-10-05, Mukuya, Cameroon. By: Carpe_diem

Hey everyone, I got here just fine. Its SO hot but i like it, there is alot of good fruit which i eat alot of because it tastes better than the lizzard. The children are amazingly cute and they all ru...