Cotonou International Airport

Arrival in Cotonou.
Llmprevu Hotel

Boutique hotel with a trendy decor and cool pieces of artwork.
Llmprevu Displays

Local artwork.
House Of Pythons

Harmless but still creepy. Snakes are free to roam into town but if found they are tucked in at night here.
Door Of No Return

Memorial for the slave taken from here to the Americas.
Cool Kids ...

On a field trip to see and learn about their history.
Hotel Diaspora Benin

Beachfront hotel with private cabins and a huge Olympic size swimming pool.
Hammer Time

A Taste Of Ouidah. Fish with rice and plantains.
Charlie...

A local "Uber XL" driver.
Quidah Voodoo Ceremony

Can be an intimidating and unwelcoming place for outsiders. Previously shutdown by government because of some of the severity of the ceremony that goes on here which can include beating patrons.
Not So Intimidating Kids

No doubt more curious about an outsider is doing here.
Togo Border Crossing

Waiting for permission to walk across the border. Meanwhile I get to enjoy a fresh coconut and meet more smiling and curious locals.
Interesting Beach Fishing

Working like a rowing team locals pull in nets and hope they have got some good catches.
A New Uber Driver

About $2 for the ride back to Cotonou picking up other passengers along the way.
The National Team

Benin's National Football Team for the 2019 Africa Cup that was held in Egypt.
Local Shops And ...

The Streets of Benin that sometimes require some unique skills to navigate.
Benin Exxon

Bottles of petrol sold street side, no pumps or credit card required. Did someone say Campari?
Gateway To Ganvie

A lake village with about 20,000 inhabitants who navigate these waters as a part of their everyday life.
Ganvie Village

Colorful village buildings on stilts that seem to withstand the enviroment and the elements.
Everyday I'm ...

Fishing.. and hustling.
Lunch In Ganvie

Not the most tasteful African meal I have had but at least there was fish and a cold brew.
Everyday Life In Ganvie

And I imagine most of it is spent on the water fishing, selling goods or just chilling.