The Most Beautiful Village in Nigeria - Abiriba

[@DavidNkwa]

Please Kindly click the share button and share this video. Thank you

[@ananmai8700]

In Americas "Our respect our values our up bringing is vanished in general we ONLY looking for what other can give us NOT what we can give. For example, few years arriving in United States, I had an aunt living in Canada, I called her up telling her I am to visit her in her replied "bring me some liquors, I said that is all I have to spent while I were In Canada, she said she will give me back me money, she never did. Many years later she asked me to sponsor her nieces she will pay, I look at her, I never said a WORD. "Memories do not live like peoples do they ALWAYS stay with us. WHY should I make the SAME error AGAIN???? ANYWAY, Thanks for the documentary.

[@emmanuelonwuka1532]

One beautiful thing about Abiriba is that you're not scared to go into someone's else's house when you're thirsty. You can't visit anyone's house without being fed. Abiriba youths embark on different projects annually shared among themselves. The next projects are focused on education and schools. Then Healthcare in the nearest future. It's a lovely place to be and I'm proud to call it Home.

[@ellenotah7292]

Yes very true my brother. Remember our massive Akahaba General Hospital, built by the same named age grade before the war. Handed over to the State Government, which they left to deteriorate over time. Has now been refurbished by some well meaning Abiriba men women in the diaspora. If only the State Government will allow the community to repossess it's management, as being engaged. Not to mention the Okezie School of Midwifery, built by same named age grade years back.

[@emmanuelokorie6703]

That's a blessed people. That's why they are great. No community or family thrives in wickedness and selfishness.

[@emmanuelokorie6703]

​@@ellenotah7292You people should stop giving your hard-earned facilities and infrastructure to the government to manage. Manage them yourselves. There are good private clinics and hispitals in Nigeria, which are better than the government-controlled ones. There is no single thing that the government in the country manager well.

[@mercyagbagha4731]

Nice one I'm from Abiriba. We live in various cities in Nigeria and abroad. An Abiriba man's first mandate is to build in Abiriba first before building in the city. That's why you see the building houses People live in those houses. Abiriba has four seasons; Christmas, Easter, Ekembu (September) and Iriama ( July). During these periods, Abiriba people lock their businesses and offices and travel home. When you come to Abiriba doing these periods, there are influx of people with different ceremonies happening around. Abiriba is known for exotic parties and ceremonies with expensive drinks in the world. Try visiting Abiriba during Christmas or Easter etc. You're invited to celebrate Christmas with us, if you don't mind

[@minemovies587]

I wish my town can adopt this policy to build at home 1st before elsewhere. God bless Abariba

[@joyodeghe7705]

I'm proud to be a native of a kingdom where nobody is jealous or envious of each others success but thrives on daily basis to grow nd better the lives of others

[@DavidNkwa]

@Joy, that's the key

[@ttgsolutionsng9566]

Are there good & affordable hotels for visitors?

[@ttgsolutionsng9566]

Because I am thinking of visiting Abirika very soon

[@ahmad-yasinabdullah2001]

This it what our nation as a whole needs... Small communities coming together and pulling resources together to fix the problems in their immediate environment. Nothing but respect for the people of Abiriba.

[@DavidNkwa]

Community bond is very important

[@JohnFekoloid]

That only happens when people share the same common belief. In the wider nation, people believe Nigeria will not work and they can't do anything. And so Nigeria doesn't work and no one does anything. In this Abriba, they have developed the opposite attitude over time. And so things work there.

[@okorojnr]

@@JohnFekoloid Very apt

[@ellenotah7292]

Thank you guys for your kind input. 😊

[@monica534]

This is what western media will not show us. Thanks bro for this documentary. Beautiful town. Viewing from 🇬🇭. Please adopt me add ooo. I love the greenery.

[@allisonvictor9334]

I love Abiriba People. They are very industrious, hospitable and dearing. Wonderful People

[@justinaalaeto5482]

Show this to those shouting Igbo go and develop your states. Ndi o ji onu egbu Oji So proud of my people.

[@chukasonnwaanumeze9105]

Nwanna, hapu ihe ahu, enweghi Ihe anyi were. Have you been to Kano and Kaduna before? Igbo land has the worst roads in Nigeria state. Igbo land have had the worst performing governors in Nigeria. I bet you travel and see things for yourself. The roads in Igbo land is of low quality compare to some northern states. If our Igbo governors were working and doing what they are supposed to do, Igbo land would have been heaven,but no they are doing the opposite

[@anthonyemekanwosu5282]

@@chukasonnwaanumeze9105 ssho2

[@alexike8469]

​@@chukasonnwaanumeze9105you no just get sense thats all

[@Eche7777]

I grew up in cotonou, republique du benin abiriba pple were ahead of time no dought. Abiriba pple were Importers far back, u hear names like dubic and co. Dis pple were almost in all countries in europe. I love dem ..

[@gozioleks9610]

I'm Igbo from Imo state and this is my first time of hearing and seeing this Abiriba. And I have to admit, I'm amazed. I've never seen a village look this good. It's like an estate 😭. They're really blessed there

[@ngozipriscillianwokocha]

Is my village

[@lilmoney9119]

Bro, same here from Imo State, and sometimes I ask myself why is Imo State still undeveloped like other Eastern States 😢

[@Mindofuche]

@@lilmoney9119Imo is beginning to do well o No reason am

[@thetruth6396]

Your first time hearing it? Hmmmm surprising though. I have visited there some years ago. Is better than what are seeing here.

[@okiyiorji602]

This is the best documentary about Abiriba so far. Home indeed….

[@andresksoko7373]

I keep on repeating this, I love this village.thats how African should live. These governments have failed people of Africa.This is the way to go Africans .Malawi 🇲🇼 here.

[@comfortijomah3317]

This is the most beautiful village in the whole of Africa. Other Nigerians should emulate them. God bless them!!!

[@nomaddiaries9790]

you haven't been to the whole of Africa

[@edisonbolivia1143]

​@@nomaddiaries9790 am not from Nigeria but there's no other village in Africa like this truth be told.

[@macaulay1776]

HATS OFF! to the Igbos- VERY enterprising people. I'm AMAZED! About the most beautiful community I've seen in Nigeria- ABIRIBA.

[@veroniquendambo3242]

Wow, I am really impressed!

[@uzomanwankwo1170]

I have..tapped .and..received my .GRACE of.WEALTH. by watching this video in JESUS MIGHTY NAME. AMEN

[@NNMC.15]

AMEN

[@retiringinafrica4570]

Watching from Gambia..I amazed how beautiful community is. The houses are so beautiful 😍 Africa is so beautiful. I am from the west..thank God for social media 🙏 they would never showed that Africa is developed and beautiful 😍 🤩

[@DavidNkwa]

True. Thank you brother

[@ikeemeka9366]

Bro Nakam

[@emmanuelinyima2486]

Am so proud to come from ABIRIBA, Your welcome to Small London in Biafra Land. GOD BLESS ABIRIBA. 🙏

[@dr.kashifulhaq6372]

The most beautiful village I have seen. Looks like we are in Scotland or Wales. ❤ Thanks for showing us lovely houses and the weather looks beautiful too.

[@ezinnephilip8565]

This is my village and I'm a witness to whatever this guy said. This is the most quiet place I've ever been in my life 😍😍

[@o.g.bonyebuchi985]

Abiriba is so cute..I will transform my own village like this

[@sarahotis9444]

This video is a beautiful representation of Abiriba 😍 I am definitely proud to be from this breathtaking village called Abiriba ☺️

[@yetundeopebiyi9294]

This is more than a village, and it's so beautiful.

[@JohnsonOkefi]

Beautiful city in Nigeria no place like this in the world

[@EmekaDavid-wg7mo]

It's a village not a city

[@anetor78]

One thing I noticed is that the roads are paved with well constructed drainage 👍🏽❤️

[@DavidNkwa]

Yes. Well demarcated as well. With street and district. In a village. When most cities include state capital are in a disarray

[@patrickejike5835]

The village is extremely beautiful 😍 ❤ ♥ igbo amaka

[@lindaabel7882]

You. Are welcome

[@effiemobasi3820]

Abiriba small London, so proud to be from here. Our village is truly the greatest ❤

[@DavidNkwa]

Okey oh. Kindly share the video

[@fatimaabubakar9011]

Amazing, I wish every community could emulate this, it will be beautiful.

[@zeeqq105]

This place is beautiful. Most of all clean and peaceful.

[@elmarims8394]

Wow!!! It is actually beautiful. Bonny needs to learn.

[@ominiekwe7241]

This is not village brother, this is a beautiful town, one Love Nigeria, long leave federal republic of Nigeria 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@Bankuspropertymanagement]

Lol this is my origin that's my small village bro, it's not a town

[@realjef843]

This is not Nigeria, it’s has nothing to do with government but was built by the community because they support themselves without any government help

[@longinusukenta]

​@@Bankuspropertymanagement I don't understand why Nigerians think that any place you have nice houses must be called a city.

[@EmekaDavid-wg7mo]

It's a beautiful village bro

[@zk1479]

a clean town in Nigeria with no rubbish in the streets. There must be Godly people living there . Very well done. Nigeria is much too dirty so wonderful to behold a clean and loved town like this one. Well done

[@emmanuelonwuka1532]

It's actually a village not a town. It's my village.

[@ijeomaagwukalu9347]

Its my village normally the native are not always around during xmas . no crowd there..

[@retruthdecliesny4435]

most villages in bende local government and Ohafia is like that

[@assouankoffi9456]

Godly people? To be clean?

[@loischarles3686]

Cleanliness is next to godliness. I totally agree

[@chinelombonu7856]

I recently visited Abiriba to attend a funeral, and I must say, it was not even like a village. Very urbanized beautiful place…

[@princeeleanyakalu7960]

Thank you God bless you

[@asbanmediaservices2662]

I swear to God this village is more developed than our State Capital.

[@iameze_1]

Abiriba is one of the most beautiful community In Abia state ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@princeeleanyakalu7960]

Not one of the most but the most beautiful in Africa

[@chidieberennamani3771]

Nobody watches this particular video and is not inspired...I am inspired!

[@AMOE_30]

Beautiful! Without the stress of city life. It has grown beyond a village. It is now a town. Well done to the people of Abiriba. Glad to see this. May your peace and prosperity continue.

[@DavidNkwa]

Isie!

[@nnennajohnson1243]

Amen

[@udeobasi4116]

As an abiriba man… this is beautiful.. bringing to the notice of people outside what abiriba is like.

[@DavidNkwa]

Thank you. Kindly share the video

[@nnekaokonkwo440]

So beautiful and inspiring 😍

[@wowneche]

The Town is very neat and they people are very wealthy Good job bro

[@Everything_asmr342]

Omg thank you for taking me to Abiriba ,I've always heard small London and i know a few Abiribarians , but today seeing this place made me believe . Very beautiful Village Seren environment

[@thabangmnguni6539]

your videos are amazing and unique showing us beautiful people of Nigeria Much love from Italia

[@oscarjackson9826]

The place is too beautiful, l'm so proud of them

[@JustMe-ds8fk]

First time I’ve seen such clean big beautiful homes and with trees in Naija! Love the area that there located it’s so country like and so much space between houses 🏘️ 😊

[@FERESE]

That's because you only see Lagos through movies. Most villages have greenery.

[@thetruth6396]

Is a village

[@princeeleanyakalu7960]

My beaútíful village

[@davidoelijah4533]

I am excited to see this documentary on great improvement in Abiriba. I did my NYSC at ENUDA HIGH SCHOOL in 1997 and can testify that it is a small London. Great architectural designs all over. I love the spirit of Abiribarians... Wish to visit again in future...

[@DavidNkwa]

Great

[@davidoelijah4533]

Well done for the great job.

[@DavidNkwa]

Thank you

[@ndukweejinduojebe5554]

That's my alma mata 💙 👏

[@ellenotah7292]

@@DavidNkwa yes, thank you for this thorough enlightenment on our beautiful "Ebriba" ( in our acent) 😂 Hope you come visit during Christmas period. Very funfilled experience promised. Thank you once again. 🤩

[@chudiuboja7235]

WOW 🥺 Very beautiful! My hat off to Abiriba people! Their village planning beats most major towns and cities in Nigeria!

[@gistwithgeraldine]

I love this video my dad took us to Abriba for sight seeing on our way to our own village which isn't so far from there, I enjoyed myself they really understand what development is that's how to do it make money support others bring the money home and develop your town.

[@ernestsama5489]

Am cameroonian,i can admit that our capital Yaoundé is not up to abiriba

[@akujobichigozirim6681]

Abiriba is a beautiful town indeed...

[@herbertorioha2488]

Wow! I have heard the term "small London" many times. Having watched this video, I now appreciate why the place was so named. They are a community worthy of emulation

[@ritchellmukoro2515]

It's is small London indeed, I know a lot of people who are from Abiriba, their oneness is out of this world

[@kennethmfon6828]

Love it love it. This documentary is cool and indeed, Abiriba is a Supercool town. Kudos to their founding fathers who layed such a healthy competitive foundation upon which the community has now lived up to. It's a model that can work everywhere else if the people share that communal lifestyle which is an African heritage. Thanks David, you just earned one more follower with the notification bell activated 😀.

[@DavidNkwa]

Welcome to the family Kenneth

[@ellenotah7292]

Many thanks for these accurate observations. We are grateful to our founding fathers indeed. That spirit of oneness, is the bond that has brought us thus far. No matter the crisis. Every Abiriba indegine is proud of our awesome heritage. And I pray that God will cause that love to always remain in us. No matter where we find ourselves. #OneLove

[@anthonyajilore8450]

No doubt, though i haven't been in the eastern part of Nigeria but I will give it to Abiriba

[@DavidNkwa]

This video, does not justice to this place to be honest

[@victoriaagomuo3918]

This should be about the cleanest place in Nigeria. Absolutely beautiful. Even the clouds over Abiriba are more beautiful. I've been there several times but never went round.

[@beckyug6591]

My village! Y’all should come visit during Xmas and you’ll see how beautiful and fun we are.

[@Everything_asmr342]

Come back to making those pretty yt videos so you can add one queen's mansion to your beautiful village . You last posted 2 years ago ,get back to them babes

[@frankchika4459]

I have heard that Abiriba is a very developed small town. And now I feel a sense of pride watching this. These people are truly practicing the Igbo concept of "obinwanne" and "onye aghala nwanne ya"; they are living the Great Igbo Dream. Nnewi, with all the billionaires at their disposal, is the most disappointing place I have been to in Igboland. I will marry an Abiriba girl.

[@DavidNkwa]

Lol... You will not be disappointed to marry from here, and make sure you invite me

[@jdotitv7395]

Ah me sef want billionaire partner

[@emmanuelonwuka1532]

Make sure you build something in Abiriba as you're planning on marrying one of our daughters 😂😂😂

[@frankchika4459]

@@emmanuelonwuka1532 Nke a abụghọ nsogbu.

[@emmanuelonwuka1532]

@@frankchika4459 you're welcome.

[@udumeblessingchiamaka5932]

Wow...I do see Abiriba in pictures. This is my first time seeing it in a video. Such a beautiful place 😍

[@P.EnglishLiterature]

Lovely. I will love to visit Abiriba.

[@aniquetrotman43]

Thankyou for sharing with the world at large, Greetings from the Caribbean

[@DavidNkwa]

Thank you

[@onyekambah6030]

I've heard so much about Abiriba and would love to visit the Community in the nearest future, above all I Commend there communal ways of living and there developmental strides and efforts.

[@uckindkind3897]

Thank you dor showing me Abiriba (aka small London) I hv been hearing of Abiriba as a small London I confirm it today God bless Abiriba God bless Abiriba people....am from Imo State i must appreciate God things ....really Abiriba is a small London.

[@lindaabel7882]

Thank you for this am from Abiriba you guys are welcome

[@africarain8294]

How far is this place from Lagos? This PLACE IS MAGNIFICENT ❤

[@DavidNkwa]

Quite far, you have to fly to the location

[@Adannayaa]

Wow Abriba is beautiful and from the video I sense that the area must be quiet and calm

[@ndukwecorner]

I am proud of my Town. Much love Sir

[@DavidNkwa]

Thank you for watching. Kindly share the video

[@sammylucastv8937]

Awesome video the Abiriba village is green land and eco friendly 🙌

[@marykingsleymary727]

I just saw my house at nchiehi ,ezinne close ... David kaa.. imela.

[@DavidNkwa]

💃💃💃💃💃🙏

[@emmanuelonwuka1532]

Kaa nwanne m. My house is also around Nchiyi

[@crownedking2567]

A very beautiful palatial buildings abounds here, its shows the people here are really hardworking individuals.kudos to the people of Abiriba.

[@boringprincess3869]

I love everything 💓 God bless

[@amakatee3186]

This one is more than village🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@iykendukwo]

My homeland.... God bless you for this documentary. You've help put us on the world map once again... This is beautiful.. Guys let's share this and make it viral

[@DavidNkwa]

Thank you. Let's share!

[@dennisabdool2427]

I hope you live there.If I hail from this beautiful place,nothing will make me go live in the city.You are so fortunate to have come from here

[@iyaibeji4120]

Very very beautiful villiage, beautiful than many big Citys,dont call this villiage again is now beautiful clean,calm town.

[@christinemirembe6263]

Just beautiful, Thank you for sharing

[@kalukalus3292]

The Ndi okorie road at 9:53 minutes is now asphalt by Amaeke community,may be you have make this video like 3 month ago,nice video

[@DavidNkwa]

Right. Thanks for the update, kindly share the video

[@ukaegbueni2035]

@@DavidNkwa yes, the road is now good. They have started another road at first bank

[@emmanuelfaithigwe3304]

Wow, this is my hometown. It's almost 2 years I'd been there.

[@DavidNkwa]

Great. Kindly share the video

[@lindaabel7882]

Pls come back ooo

[@emmanuelfaithigwe3304]

@@lindaabel7882 😊😊 I will one of these days.

[@kennethona]

Abriba great people with great mind, I have been hearing about this village.

[@viralvault82]

I'm from Ohafia in Abia too. The land of the heroes

[@DavidNkwa]

Kaa. Nnwanemu

[@kalushaakalu466]

Kaa bro....

[@fiveart3070]

Very neat people

[@eastermichael1946]

Jesus Jesus Jesus Christ of Nazareth wow wow wow so lovely so beautiful may God almighty continue to Bless them Amen and Amen ooh how i wish our state Cross River will emulate Igbo people ❤❤❤❤❤❤😘😘😘😘

[@Grace_kalu]

Am proud of my village in my next world i will also come from my village Abiriba ❤️

[@sweetfish1648]

You have not seen anything yet, By the the we are free as a Biafra Nation, Africa will be Clapping for our Amazing Tribe, Brave Biafrans, All Hail BIAFRA, ijaw,ikwere, ibibios, Annang, Efik,Igbo,etc

[@barneveldemmanuel8984]

I will suggest you go back this place during Xmas period so you can have access to most of the houses. Another popular Gospel musician 'Dr Felix Ndukwe' is also from Abiriba. The owner of Dubic Malt and Beer (which was later sold to Guinness Nigeria PLC) is also from Abiriba.

[@patiencepat4256]

Never knew what Abriba is like since I have been hearing the same. it's a successful beautiful place. Thank David Nkwa

[@humphreyokoroukwu5917]

Youonly showed and talked about individual houses, but did not talk about development projects in Abiriba. Development projects in Abiriba is usually carried out by various cultural Association called Age Groups. A typical example is the Abiriba library complex built by Akahaba Age Group etc. Notwithstanding, you're doing great job.

[@DavidNkwa]

I did talk about age grade and how development is done through it. You probably were skipping the video. However I did not mention a specific project

[@deborahbulletspila8911]

Yes, 100% that Abiriba is not a village but town. Love this. Thanks for good job. 👍

[@DavidNkwa]

Thank you. Kindly share the video

[@junelucas4716]

Dis is really so amazing on all levels

[@arleenfaulkner8614]

I love the way you go places and bring us beautiful contents... 😍

[@DavidNkwa]

Thank you. Kindly share

[@ucukaoma4551]

So true! David does a great job with these documentaries!!🎉❤

[@dennisabdool2427]

I watched this more than once.this is so beautiful.I have no problem relocating to this place .Damn!..I hope they can sell land to a visitor

[@oompaloompa3188]

They would if you give them the right price but usually, the people of this village are prideful and don't sell their family inheritance.

[@dennisabdool2427]

@@oompaloompa3188 oh !I understand perfectly.thanks

[@emmanuelonwuka1532]

@@dennisabdool2427 it's not entirely true. But one of the conditions is that you must join in the community development projects too as the people themselves are involved. They'll treat you like a son and you'll never feel like a stranger.

[@Bankuspropertymanagement]

No bro we don't do that thanks but you can come and live as long as u like but don't cause chaos 😜

[@kingsleyoffor6752]

Be ready to pay for higher price because land is very scarce and expensive in the east.

[@agbaia12]

Thanks alot David N for this short film from Abiriba. It is the best coverage i have seen from Abiriba, Ohafia. Keep on with the good work, i have your back.

[@DavidNkwa]

Thank you sir

[@Canyouseeme199]

This place is so beautiful hope they accept visitors

[@DavidNkwa]

You will be treated as king here

[@lindaabel7882]

Yesoooo you want wife took we. Will give you join

[@agbaionuma2170]

This video is not complete. I hope the content creator would do another video showcasing the social lives of Abiriba people and maybe that will answer your question. But to attempt to answer your question I will only leave with this word “ Abiriba is the only community that I know in the world that can openly welcome strangers and offer them the opportunity to naturalize with full citizenship rights “ Those who want to associate with Igbos ,Abiriba is the pathway. However don’t believe me rather do your research!

[@favouribe8098]

So happy to see a vlog of my hometown (Small London)❤️❤️...The ambiance gets better during the festivities 😌😌

[@LadyJaneAnams]

Beautiful video thanks for sharing this video.

[@FortuneFoods473]

Thanks for the update on Abiriba the most beautiful town in Nigeria. Great job.

[@DavidNkwa]

Thank you. Kindly share

[@hmmmthatsright4752]

I love it, Abiriba is a perfect example to all Nigerians that we do not need the government to live a better life, we just need to work together and build our communities ourselves. Period! Waiting for the government to change our life for the better, is like waiting for pigs to start flying!

[@Adauju]

Osheyyyyy! I served here and I am glad you did this video

[@DavidNkwa]

Thank you. Kindly share the video

[@reactsbybright1]

Nice to have you in abiriba, abia state

[@okoronkwonwanyieze5142]

Abiriba is indeed a small London...I couldn't believe my eyes when I visited

[@TravelIwuala]

The most beautiful village in south East Nigeria 🇳🇬♥️ incredible

[@DavidNkwa]

100%

[@esthervanda7401]

In Nigeria. Which other village is beautiful like this

[@donandres10]

The entire Nigeria actually.

[@tombimashri8149]

What tribe are these Abiribe people

[@esthervanda7401]

@@tombimashri8149 ibos

[@idahkingsley6159]

How I wished all the villages in Nigeria can look like these, we raise by lifting each other. Nice work

[@adaakins8975]

Am proud to be an ABIRIBARIAN

[@Chris-vd4vj]

Abiribarian? What sort English is that?

[@thetruth6396]

@@Chris-vd4vj abariba English. And what is yours?

[@ernestsama5489]

As a cameroonian,i will no longer mock at Nigerians on social media,they are really giant of africa

[@darrellomoji8844]

​@@thetruth6396nwajim kaa

[@Stella_ky]

adopt me, please

[@kingsman8209]

Brother thanks for this I was just smiling😊, this is 5 Good years I never visit my place, but now I feel better

[@DavidNkwa]

Glad to hear that

[@ikwuagwureuben4621]

Wow ooh, Abiriba is so beautiful ! Thank you very much David for this latest update !

[@DavidNkwa]

Thank you

[@umarnuhu6243]

This must be a peaceful village.Not seen a single car on the road.God bless the people of small London. Hope there is a hotel for lodging,because i intend to visit theis wonderful village sooner than later.

[@ihuclem8899]

This is so interesting and educative. One thing paramount with Abiriba people and most of old bende people is the love the show to one another. Even out side Abiriba when you meet them outside you will see the affection they show to themselves. Way back in the university this was obvious. But here is the thing, people are talking about bringing industries and other businesses to their community, but that to me will bring in a lot of strangers to their community and therefore pollute their culture and respect the share. This people are subject to their constituted authorities and the respect is so much in tact. Every thing they do follows rules and regulations and every body comply. So while we envy them, let's also know that they are committed to the peace and serenity of their community and the result is the ambiance and mutual co- existence the enjoy while home or abroad.

[@bunmipsalm23]

Small London. I would love to visit one of these days ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SuperPhenom123]

Very nice. I have always heard about the place. Good to finally see and hear the sights and sounds of the place.