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In front of de Souza's house
Here we are in front of the house of the slave trader and polygamist, Francisco "Chacha" de Souza.
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My new friend
I said some random greeting to this woman in Fon and she fell in love with me. She is from Togo but is...
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The Portuguese Fort
This museum is housed in the old Portuguese fort. It was mildly interesting but not very well explained...
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Comparing notes
We are taking a break outside of the museum to check our guide books before heading to the next location, de Souza's house.
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The museum itself
This is the actual museum and was formally the house for Portuguese traders, sailors and governors.
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Outside the Python Temple
The python temple is a house of worship to a god in the voodoo religion. It is said that this god often...
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Road Warrior
We see these often when traveling around the south of Benin. It is essentially two vespas welded...
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Royal Pythons
Inside the python temple, this is what you see. Piles of snakes everywhere. Incidentally, I found out that the Royal Python is endangered.
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I'm really not as scared as I look
I don't know what's with the face I'm making here. The guide asked if I'd like to take a picture with...
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Paul's python neckwear
A fetish in the temple
This is a fetish where people make sacrifices and pray. This is in the grounds of the temple.
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Sunset on the Beach in Ouidah
Doesn't this look great? Just like a postcard or something.
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Revenant
This is a Beninese spirit. It was placed in front of the Door of No Return, facing the beach, in order...
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Uploaded on Feb 7, 2008
Door of No Return
Paul and I posing in front of the elegant Door of No Return on the beach in Ouidah.
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Runnning towards the waves
Madale Main is going to enjoy the water. The waves are too strong to actually swim but she was able to get her feet wet and splash about a bit.
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Swinging on the Beach
So, we've arrived in Ouidah, where there is an absolutely gorgeous beach. It's not swimable, but very...
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Overloaded Taxi
This is a common scene on the streets of Benin. This taxi is loaded up and ready for the road. We were...
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Goat on a Moto
Travels with Madame Main
Whipping Fete and Thanksgiving
September
