cleared
We’ve taken one step in the right direction of Andy becoming a diplomat. Continue reading
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who knew benin had a zoo
Who knew that Benin had a zoo? Not us, until recently. And now that Flynn is obsessed with every creature with four legs we figured we really better go. Continue reading
solo travel
Everyone should at some point in life travel somewhere in the world completely alone. Continue reading
the venice of africa
Less than an hour outside of Cotonou there’s a fascinating little town, population 20,000, that’s different than all other towns in Benin. It’s built entirely on stilts. Continue reading
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having it all
Well, I can’t just not even mention that Anne-Marie Slaughter article you’re seeing everywhere, now can I? You know, that one in which a hot shot career woman declares that, no, it’s still not possible for women to “have it all.” When did she realize this? Why, after her stint at the State Department, of course.
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the bid list is here
It’s out. And there are good options. But it’s complicated. Continue reading
birthday boy
Our once helpless little ball of baby can now walk, run, twirl in circles, somersault, eat real food, kind of talk, hug, clap, wave, build block towers, open doors, climb stairs and ladders, and get into all kinds of trouble. Continue reading
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animals
There are no exotic safari animals in Cotonou, but here are a few we recently spotted on the street. Continue reading
just hanging out
A quick update from us. Sorry it’s been so long! Continue reading
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benin!
I’ll be learning French for a Public Diplomacy job in Cotonou, Benin! It was our top choice, so we’re thrilled! More details to come…