simple tasks
It can be hard to explain to family and friends back home how exhausting life in Benin can be at times. Here’s an example. Continue reading
Tag Archives: shopping
american baby
One tiny upside of this unexpected trip back to the U.S. is that Flynn has had the opportunity to spend some time in the U.S. Continue reading
to the market
After an unsuccessful first attempt Alex finally returned to the famous Dantokpa market this weekend. Continue reading
being american abroad
As we mark our four-month anniversary in Benin, Alex wonders, “Are we really experiencing Benin or just living in an American bubble?” Continue reading
pantsuits and high heels and pearls, oh my!
For the next few weeks I’m visiting my mom in Illinois. While she’s at work during the day, two main things are on my agenda: finish and FedEx piles of paperwork back to State, and shop. The first task daunts … Continue reading