a helping hand
We finally found a housekeeper. Continue reading
Category Archives: Benin
art market
A few photos from our visit to the artisans’ market. Continue reading
alex vs. water
One thing you may not appreciate about your daily life back in the U.S. is turning on the faucet and getting drinkable water. Continue reading
finally, the respect i deserve
Abbey offers her analysis of life in Cotonou. Continue reading
at long last, we have a car
It’s been a long seven weeks without our car. As nice as other people have been about giving us rides, it’s just not the same as being able to go exactly where you want, when you want. Especially when hauling … Continue reading
happy ramadan
Today was the final day of Ramadan, so the Embassy was closed. The streets were packed with people dressed in their finest, en route to celebrations with friends and family. Or so Andy told me after returning from his run. … Continue reading
one great thing about living in africa
Soda in glass bottles. Enough said.
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recalibrating
After the initial adreneline surrounding arriving wore off, life in Benin got tough. But now it’s starting to get better again. Continue reading
motos
A snapshot from Cotonou. Continue reading
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home sweet home
Want to see where we’re living? Here you go. Continue reading