soda
No cans or bottles here; glass bottles are the best way to stock up on soda. Continue reading
Tag Archives: africa
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
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
where in the world is benin?
See the red circle around Cotonou, Benin’s capital. More fun facts: Though Benin looks like a tiny sliver of a country, it’s actually about the size of Pennsylvania. Benin is one of the most politically stable countries in Africa. The … Continue reading
flag day!
After a year of testing, months of security clearances, lots of waiting and a few weeks of A-100, the day we’ve been long anticipating finally arrived: Flag Day. In case you somehow managed to avoid my incessant talking (and worrying) … Continue reading