Time with the fine folk at FHI.
6–8 мая, Нигерия
☁️ 33 °C
After catching a nasty belly from somewhere, David and I rested, very close to a toilet, and once things were back to “normalish”, we went to visit the FHI to check out what amazing work is takingЧитать далее
On our way to Benin.
9–10 мая, Нигерия
⛅ 33 °C
Here are some snippets of the things we spotted on our way to the border.
Thank you, Nigeria. I would like to come back for longer next time.
Sleeping on sacred ground
11–12 мая, Бенин
☁️ 26 °C
After a late-night border crossing, we found a spot to camp just outside this temple. The priest was more than happy to give us permission to rest here for one night, telling us that photos wereЧитать далее
The da Silva Museum
12 мая, Бенин
⛅ 33 °C
This museum focuses on the transatlantic slave trade and the legacy of the Dahomey Kingdom.
Africa has a full, rich, and hard history! I am still learning and attempting to digest the bits that I amЧитать далее
Scenes from Cotonou
12–15 мая, Бенин
☀️ 32 °C
Our landing pad for a few days was a snug spot here in the heart of Cotonou. We did get slightly distracted by the idea of purchasing, wrapping, and boxing ridiculous amounts of chocolate barsЧитать далее
The sights of Ouidah
16 мая, Бенин
☁️ 32 °C
From the coast, we moved inland slightly to the town of Ouidah. Hoping to enjoy the museum, which was closed and under construction, we decided to visit Temple de pythons, street markets and theЧитать далее
Lunch stop
17 мая, Бенин
☁️ 33 °C
We stumbled upon this amazing spot quite by chance. What a discovery! Relaxing, great music, and freshly caught tilapia.
Luxurious days in Grand Popo
18–21 мая, Бенин
☁️ 31 °C
Luxurious days in Grand Popo
Spending a few days here before a short drive to the Togolese border, we enjoyed the ocean, visited a sea turtle conservation initiative driven by REMBM, and of courseЧитать далее
Regional Museum of Aného
22 мая, Идти
🌧 29 °C
After an effortless border crossing from Benin to Togo, we visited the Regional Museum of Aného.
This museum is housed in an old colonial building and focuses on the history of Togo, exhibitingЧитать далее
Aného Adventures
22 мая, Идти
☁️ 29 °C
This amazing town in Togo is filled to the brim with treasures! Art, music, food, history, and the calm, relaxed ambiance were just what the doctor ordered. And, we stopped off at the infamous HotelЧитать далее
Maison des Esclaves d'Agbodrafo
23 мая, Идти
☁️ 27 °C
As we have been journeying, we have been learning more and more about the horrors of humanity in the form of the Atlantic slave trade. The Maison des Esclaves d'Agbodrafo, also known as the WoodЧитать далее
Kailend farm
24–26 мая, Идти
⛅ 29 °C
Curious about the nearby mountain range and finding the fantastic Kailend close by, we spent some time here as a base camp, enjoying the rhythm of this farm, the Sunday goods market in town, andЧитать далее
Amazing Amedzofe
27–31 мая, Гана
⛅ 27 °C
How delighted we were to have spent time in Amedzofe, Ghana’s highest human settlement, perched at an altitude of 677 meters in the Ho-West District of the Volta Region.
Here we enjoyed theЧитать далее
Play time at Lake Volta.
1–2 июн., Гана
☁️ 32 °C
Lake Volta is the world's largest artificial reservoir by surface area, created in 1965, and we decided to pop in and check out what was on offer.
Much fun was had indeed. We first headed to theЧитать далее
Play time at Lake Volta.
1–2 июн., Гана
☁️ 32 °C
Lake Volta is the world's largest artificial reservoir by surface area, created in 1965, and we decided to pop in and check out what was on offer.
Much fun was had indeed. We first headed to theЧитать далее
Recovery in Accra
4–18 июн., Гана
☁️ 29 °C
With little improvement to David’s leg and our car needing attention, we nested at Hotel Lili, while our car spent a few days at A1 Diesel Ltd. - Turbo & Injectors Specialists.
All in all, ourЧитать далее
Fort Amsterdam and Abandze
19–22 июн., Гана
🌧 28 °C
We found ourselves in Abandze as the evening snuck up on us. Thankfully, we found a parking lot to camp in and enjoyed a fantastic tour at Fort Amsterdam. This Fort was first established as a tradingЧитать далее
Heavy day at Cape Castle
23 июня, Гана
🌧 27 °C
What a piece of history. What a place to be to feel human nature at its most horrific.
IN EVERLASTING MEMORY
OF THE ANGUISH OF OUR ANCESTORS
MAY THOSE WHO DIED REST IN PEACE
MAY THOSE WHO RETURNЧитать далее
Elmina Castle, another site of conscience
23 июня, Гана
🌧 27 °C
This castle was the first trading post built on the Gulf of Guinea and the oldest European building in existence south of the Sahara. First established as a trade settlement, but later became one ofЧитать далее
Last stop: Fort Gross Friedricksburg
24–25 июн., Гана
🌧 26 °C
Just before our visa expired, we spent an evening encamped on the fort grounds, giving us ample time to explore the museum and have an in-depth conversation with the curator.
Côte d'Ivoire and all your raindrops!
26–29 июн., Кот-д'Ивуар
☀️ 29 °C
Our timing was impeccable! The nation was fully behind the FIFA World Cup, and we were lucky enough to be witnesses to this magic and cheer spectacularly as goals were scored while we shopped. We wereЧитать далее
Wild watery spaces
30 июн. – 3 июл., Кот-д'Ивуар
🌧 26 °C
As we enjoy the landscape of Côte d'Ivoire, we discover some wonderful nooks and crannies of nature, along with the unmistakable addition of things only humans bring, litter and deforestation.