Preparations for 2 Weeks Imposed Lockdown by Separatists Fighters in My Region.

Steem greetings all the way from the motherland-Cameroon. Guys, it’s been a hectic week trying to put all the pieces of my life together. As a parent, we had to ensure our kids returned back to school for a new academic year hitched free.

Unfortunately, it has not been hitched free. A two weeks lockdown has been imposed on us and we had no choice but to succumb to the imposed lockdown.

It is a stressful time for us especially during this period after spending lots of savings to buy school needs and paid for fees, bought books, etc. And now, have to buy different food items to keep at home to eat and seat and sleep while other kids are in school studying in other regions. They will all follow the same syllabus and the same school calendar.

^{The traffic at the Bamenda Food Market was Terrible}

It took us unaware and I had to rush to the bank to withdraw some money to use and buy food items. Then I quickly sat down to draft a list of the items to be bought. The list will help me to stay within range and all the essential things were indicated on the list.

The traffic on this day in town was horrific as everyone was on the move to either travel out of town or to purchase food items. I took a cap to the main market to first buy my body lotion.

The weather conditions were good though not too bright but at least no rain as previous day to disrupt movement around town. Walking around the market with traffic jams, one had to be virgulante because days as such some people take advantage to move around and steal. You could ended up returning home in tears. I held my bag firm and move around and bought almost everything that was on my list.

^{Busy street in the market.}

Buying was stressful and to transport them back home was another long deal due to traffic. I stood for almost 2 hours struggling to get a cab back home. Then I decided to take a bike to ease my movement. I made arrangements with the bike rider and we agreed on a good price. I left the market after middday.

^{Part of the items I bought.}

When I arrived home, I was so hungry and exhausted. I felt like falling asleep but I needed something to eat. I had no plans to cook for the day but needed food to stay healthy and energetic. I had to prepare something fast to eat. I made a funny plantain mixed with veggies and pork to eat.

^{My Dinner}

After eating, I took a warm bath and joined my husband to watch the UEAFA Nations league between Germany Vs Serbia and Cameroon Vs Namibia for the 2025 African cup of nations qualifiers. It was indeed a stressful day but fulfilled, until my next diary, I wish you all happy Sunday.