Whilst drilling in Australia might be a tough job, what happens when you take those skills to Africa. Australian driller Nick Alderson shares his time in Guinea through pictures.

From holidaying in Europe…

to this…

Traffic rules are strictly adhered to in Africa… — in Kalia, Faranah.

€200 in Guinea Frank. Wallets aren't very suitable over here…. — in Conakry, Guinea.

Nick in his "Sunday Best"

Come all this way to offside… My workers decided not to show that day…

The chop bowl. this is how I eat in Africa!

At the helm

Mr Army man is on the rig 24hrs a day. Not so much for my protection, more to protect the 'gas-oil' The locals steal everything!

My baby, pretty small, but goes hard!

smashed Amadu with foam. sorry bruv

billy billy marteau ( big hammer)

Drilling next to a fire. Australian mining eat your heart out

This old lady sang me a song at the servo haha

shotgun shells over the counter