finally, the respect i deserve
Abbey offers her analysis of life in Cotonou. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Benin
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
how my french has already gotten worse
Andy discovers that the more he speaks French, the worse he gets. Continue reading
hello and goodbye, dc
The journey begins (after we survive a boring day, carless, in an airport hotel). Continue reading
in one week…
This time next week we’ll (finally!) be Benin bound. Continue reading
updates
A lot has happened since our last update. Continue reading
now what
Flynn is here, but the work is just beginning. Continue reading
no baby yet, job prospects
The baby isn’t here, but there is some movement on Andy’s job front. Continue reading
niger: a retrospective
As our Benin departure draws nearer, Alex thinks back to her semester abroad in Niger. Continue reading
i think i’m going on a trip (but I don’t know how)
Abbey has a lot on her mind, from new tricks to new trips. Continue reading