on observing someone else’s culture shock
What happened when we took a foreign visitor to Target. Continue reading
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on languages lost
Flynn understood French before he understood English. By the time we left Cotonou, when he was just over two, he was speaking about equal amounts in each language. But fast forward six months, and now he’s speaking paragraphs in English, … Continue reading
numbered days
We’re still here, but not for long. Continue reading
the beninese walmart
Alex’s mom visits the market. Continue reading
art scene
We all found a little something to like about Cotonou’s top art museum. Continue reading
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starbucks
Starbucks has arrived in Benin. Kind of. Continue reading
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it takes a village
Every Saturday, seaside villages go about their weekly fishing routine. Continue reading
ladies man
Your Flynn photo of the day. Continue reading
a day at the beach
It’s the weekend in Cotonou, so that means we’re at the beach. Continue reading
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baby on board
Voila: the Beninese car seat. Continue reading
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