Au Revoir Benin

Leaving Benin tomorrow, Ginger and I decided to go out with a bang, an early Sunday morning motorcycle taxi ride, zemi-jahn style, absolutely thrilling. I can see why we were warned not to do this but it is such an essential component of life in Benin that we didn't feel like we could leave for home without it.

Au Revoir Benin!
You will be greatly missed!

David Letterman's Top 10 Most Amazing Things to Carry on Your Head

As I prepare to leave Benin, I would like to pay tribute to the amazing ability to balance objects upon one's head, a skill developed early in childhood which has become second nature in adulthood. The Dankopta Market is a wonderful place to show off one's skills.





#10. Bag of Rice












#9. Belts
















#8. Broom and Dustpan



















#7. Pineapples














#6. Boombox
















#5. Barrel


















#4. Pocketbooks

















#3. Clothing Rack




















#2. Smoked Fish













and the #1 most amazing thing to carry on your head?


Chickens!!!