Tag Archives: 08 Benin

Not the Voodoo Festival

Benin and I got off on the wrong foot. It wasn’t really Benin’s fault. The Nigerian border crossing at Seme was undoubtedly the most wearing so far. It was absolute mayhem with 80% humidity and added motorbikes (as the okadas … Continue reading

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On the Razzle in Brazza

Last week, after I finished doing my round of the embassies to double check all our visa application details, I ended up at the SA Embassy. I just popped in to find out the right email address, but was treated … Continue reading

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