At The Border
26 de maio de 2019, Benin ⋅ ⛅ 81 °FWaiting to cross from Benin to Togo. Meeting new friends while having a fresh coconut for 100 CFA.
Waiting to cross from Benin to Togo. Meeting new friends while having a fresh coconut for 100 CFA.
This is my second time to visit Togo in less than two years but this time it's a land border crossing with a change of scenery.
A bag full for 500 CFA, less than $1!
Togo's sad slavery history.
Slaves kept beneath floor in cramped space about 3-4 feet tall. Men and women separated with women often raped by slave owners.
Master's Bedroom with still functional safe from 1800's.
House kitchen and grounds. House used secretly even after the abolishment of slavery. It was hidden in forest area about a mile from sea so they were able to avoid patrolling boats and enforcement.
An interesting place to learn about Voodoo. Originally used as healing center where parts from various animals were used to make different variations of medicine. Today most forms of Voodoo is stillLeia mais
A Fish Burger for lunch.
Cool artwork.