The Hive Blockchain has been a space where people learn, earn, connect and grow. No doubt, a lot of people in the Hive ecosystem has been building connections which do not only exist in the Blockchain but extend to our physical world. We are not exceptions in this regard and so far it's been an amazing experience with some Hivers who have been my close pals, as we explore and build genuine connections. So two - three weekends ago, I had an opportunity to connect physically with some Hivers living within Lagos island, Nigeria. It wasn't really something we planned very well for the physical meet up but it still turned out to be a memorable experience. @nkemakonam89, @moremoney28, @princessbusayo and I hosted the Hive connect at OMU RESORT IBEJU LEKKI. A place where nature speaks. The environment alone is super welcoming with the feeling of calmness, good enough for outdoor activities.
The idea of a weekend getaway with our friends was ignited by a lovely Hivian, @nkemakonam89, who had initially contacted @moremoney28 to lead her to my place since I've, on several occasions, avoided any opportunities for a physical meetup, despite the fact that we've been friends for almost 4 years now, thanks to the Hive blockchain and we live not too far from one another.
However, I guess they later changed their mind to make it more intriguing since @princessbusayo would also be in Lagos at that time, so they suggested we have a meetup. With this, they reached out to me and told me about the places, which I saw as a great opportunity to step out and connect, an opportunity where I would finally meet with my online friends, with whom I've chatted but never met in person prior to this; thanks to Hive for making such happen.
Also, after concluding on having the meetup, we then deliberated on where to hold it. We've got loads of wonderful places that give you an aura of fun, joy, connection to nature, serenity, and satisfaction. At the end of the day, we opted for OMU RESORT, located at Ibeji Lekki Lagos, Nigeria. It was deemed a cool place where we could unwind, gist, and connect physically, away from the usual routine while creating some amazing memories together. Connecting with princessbusayo, nkemakonam89, and moremoney28 wasn't something I'd thought would happen, but it did, and I feel so glad connecting with them.
We've access to a whole lot of fun fare activities and intriguing places and views, such as amusement rides, zoo and wildlife exploration, ferris wheels, roller coasters, trains, waterslides, water parks, swimming pools, roller skating, kayaking, the Hurricane ride, bumper cars, pendulum ride, and several others.There are a lot of activities over there to unwind and just feel alright with friends that you couldn't indulge in all before nightfall, although I guess their tour guide wasn't available at the time of our arrival. We were able to find our way around the place even though it is very big.
We began the tour by visiting the basketball 🏀 court, playing the game, and just having fun together, relaxing our bones, and calming our nerves.
From there, we move to the zoo section, where many animals, both wild and domestic, welcomed us. There we saw a zebra, horse, lion, tortoise, turkey, and even a snake, all animals well-caged and taken care of. We admired God's creatures, taking pictures of the animals for reference purposes.
The zoo entrance.
Monkey 🐒
Ostrich.
Horse 🐎
Lion and lioness 🦁
For me, the highlight of the day was exploring the resort to see fun activities, most especially having access to the zoo. I would say it was my first time visiting a zoo and seeing different animals live and not ones I would be watching on TV, though animals like snakes, horses and ostrich were ones I've seen physically but never did I know would be seeing live lions, one that almost used me for lunch, but thanks to my speed in running (of course, who would see death at an instant and not fight for their lives? Hahaha), For the lion, my excitement to take a perfect picture of a sleeping lion almost cost my life and there we have my friends around who couldn't rescue me but ran for their dear lives. Do I blame them? Of course no! 🤣 @princessbusayo.
After the zoo tour, stepping out of the zoo segment, we had some fun playing with the swings, relishing the childhood experience of doing the same.
Then, we went for a train ride. Wow, at first it looked scary, but with many people in the train cheering each other up, it became so fun as we rode several rounds in excitement.
The highlight of this meetup for me was the train ride alongside the pendulum ride. It was a fun but very scary experience that literally made me have my heart in my mouth, and the machine swings from side to side. I also enjoyed every single aspect of the outing and the opportunity to meet my Hive friends in person. @nkemakonam89.
The pendulum and hurricane ride was another fun game we tried, but I must confess that the speed at which it moves was so scary, though fun to some extent.
We then move to their Sea World, swimming pool, and waterslides section, which is well-structured and good enough to soak yourself and feel calm, especially during the summer period.
The highlight of the whole meetup for me was meeting these amazing friends Hive blessed me with; also, I had fun and enjoyed the pendulum and hurricane ride, all thanks to the scary screaming and begging of Nkem and Princess for the ride to be stopped due to how scary it was. Overall, I later had fun with the waterslides, which others didn't indulge in, but I did; it was actually exciting sliding down from that height and landing in the pool. @vickoly.
After indulging in every single activity we could, we went to look for a spot to sit, discuss, and also enjoy the mouthwatering meal Nkema prepared for us. While eating, we had enough time to talk about different things, revolving around Hive, our individual lives, and how to grow in every aspect of life.
The highlight of everything for me, aside from the fun I had, was the food aspect, which Nkem made us have a nice savor. The chicken curry sauce with white rice and fried chicken was a welcoming meal with which we all enjoyed together, coupled with other drinks we got at the supermarket earlier before coming into the resort. @moremoney28.
In every activity we did that day, what stood out the most was the sense of connection we shared; eating together was a captivating scene, seeing how you've come to be joined by some beautiful online friends who are also doing amazingly well for themselves on the Hive blockchain. Every joke we had, the photograph taken, and even our debates over which ride to try next made these moments special and can never be erased.
By the end of the day, it wasn't just the place we went to explore, but the people I experienced it with. This trip was so perfect and fun for me and a great reminder that the laughter and shared adventures are what make the moments rich.
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Mommy @nkemakonam89 and @moremoney28 , see as you guys have gone to enjoy without me. I am feeling the betrayal in my heart.😂
Looks like i have to be on the next flight to lagos since all my sponsors are around.🤭
Don't mind the two of them dear, that's how they do, if not that I find a way to tag along, they would have sideline me too. 😂😂😂
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So sorry my darling 😍
Start packing 🧳 your bags because the next outing is already in progress 😉
I just loving you guys.
You are all so gentle and so lovely 😍
You all together visited wonderful place and saw that you are enjoyed very much 😊 I'm jealous 😀 I would really enjoy it if I were there. However, seeing everyone together filled my heart with joy.
Oh that's so kind of you to say, the resort is a wonderful place to be with many mind-blowing infrastructure that got us engaged in fun activities.
One can clearly see how much fun you guys had. I am jealous. How will you compensate me now😅
Smile, we had fun all thanks to your sponsorship my chairman, you are bigger than compensation.
Hehehe
Off all the whining, this is the greatest 😅
You all look so lovely, I can feel the fun and connection, i understand it was a quick one, next time include glorydee, I need to meet up with my beautiful grandma and handsome grandpa, not forgetting my princess, I can't believe my guy @moremoney28 forgot me 🥺
I wish to meet you, too someday. It will definitely happen as long as Hive exists.
Hahaha 😂😂🤣🤪😜
Enjoyment everywhere 🥺🥰, you guys really enjoyed yourself,
I will join you people one day on this type of tour❤️
The billionaire wants to join we the upcoming, that'll be nice.
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Oh wow, you all had an amazing time. Beautiful faces by the way.
Yes we did, it was fun although, and the resort made it more exciting.
This is amazing, meeting with fellow Hivers, the the amazing part, people from city..
Yea it's amazing.
What a great Hive meetup and at a fun location. You all seemed so relaxed with each other and having a good time. You also got to enjoy @nkemakonam89 cooking - I am sure it was treat as well.
Yes it was fun from the beginning till the end, and we all had a great time and bonded well as though we've done that several times before now.
Yes momo..we felt so relaxed with each other. It wasn't looking as if we were just meeting for the first time. Indeed a memorable experience 🤗
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🤣🤣🤣 no wonder you commented in the city luring me to come see your comment 🤣🤣
I should remove your teeth sir
Where's the real comment 😉
This is such a beautiful read and sight to behold 😻
That's so nice of you to say, it was indeed a great adventure.
I can see that 😀
Oh . This is really amazing. Have not visited this place before,I have always love to go to resorts like this but I don't know where. I will be glad to visit this place. Enjoyment overload 🤗🤗🤗
Yea you can always search for those close to you or better still join other Hivers that might want to host something like this.
You guys created memories that will last a life time, the pictures I am seeing indicate you guys had a lot of fun... I have never been to the zoo nor see a lion in the real world, hope to make such a trip someday...
Yes o boss, it was a really enjoyable moment for each one of us.
Wow that's interesting, you can tag along on our next outing if you don't mind or would be free then.
is it the same place? and when is that?
Not the same place o, somewhere else, it's still in the deliberation stage, will let you know when we decide.
Alright my man, no problem till that time!
Hehehe 😃...we can have a larger outing like this burl..it's possible
Grandpa with the doing 😁
You tried because planning for an event is not easy, I'm comfortable you Sha you did not carry me along
It wasn't easy at all, you no go vex for me ni.
No problem I forgive you 😊
Y’all are looking really sharp! It is nice that you guys made memories. I've made friends with many good people on Hive and I hope to see them and make sweet memories someday.
Well done, you guys!
One day..I hope to see my better pikin 😍
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