Another new port for Bob and I. We have heard that it could be a dangerous place to visit. This is one of the places where thousands of African slaves were shipped to the Americas. The French colonial influence is still prevalent here. Lots of French Restaurants here. One of the boulevard Saint-Michel, named after the one in Paris. They also have a peppermint-striped Cotonou Cathedral.
A lot of Voodoo is also believed to be the city of origin. We visited a sacred forest of gods where we saw statues and shrines to different gods, as well as plenty of plants and trees, and birds. Many of the sculptures of gods were made from salvaged materials. There was a rather surprising fertility god with a giant phallus. I guess the fertilitly god explains the carved penis keychains we've seen at the markets, but I still didn't feel compelled to buy any of them....
This is another busiest slaves embarkation points in West Africa. Another market today and for 2 days not we haven't seen the sun. It's like a dust storm. Or maybe burning somewhere and the smog just lingers. People are so proud and very very friendly perfectly safe.
paid her a dollar for this picture. The man in the background is a photo bomb
We walked 5 miles today back to the ship by 2:30
Tomorrow is a Sea Day yeah....Love them
Last night there was a Mexican Buffet very good. Tonight's entertainer is The Classical Guitarist.
Thought for today
A traveler without observation is a bird without wings.- Moslih Eddin Saadi
Looks like you are having a wonderful time.
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