🇹🇩 N'Djamena, Chad: A Raw & Real African Experience 🌍✨
First Impressions of Chad’s Capital 1️⃣ Infrastructure: 🚧 "Chaotic" barely covers it—most roads are unpaved mud tracks, turning into swamps during rains. Cars (and even wheelbarrows!) get stuck daily. 2️⃣ Safety: 👮♂️ Armed guards patrol hotels, govt buildings & Chinese restaurants. Locals can be unfriendly to foreigners, and photography bans are common. 3️⃣ Environment: 💨 Dust storms + swarms of malaria-carrying mosquitoes (bring repellent!). But oh—the post-rain skies are sapphire blue! ☀️ 4️⃣ Transport: 🏍️ Motorbike taxis ("clandos") overcharge foreigners—haggle hard! Rare orange cabs lurk on main roads (also negotiate fares). 5️⃣ Economy: 💔 Nicknamed "The Dead Heart of Africa" due to its harsh Sahara north (50°C in dry season!) and import-dependent economy. Even toothpaste costs 2x due to no seaports. Bright Spots 🌟 Amandine Bakery 🥐: A Parisian oasis with buttery croissants ("Worth every CFA franc!"). Rainy Season Perk (June-Sept): 24-26°C weather + vibrant markets. #RealChad #NdjamenaLife #AfricaTravel #OffTheBeatenPath