Nikki, Benin

Ganni once again
May 1, 2005

... called them, by refusing to be converted and finally fleeing Saudi Arabia to go to parts of what is now Nigeria and Benin. Gaani is actually the name of the entire month which begins right around Mohomed's birthday, for that is when Mohomed decided not ...

Baturé!!
Sep 2, 2007

... few lazy days on the beach, Ganvié to the town built on stilts on the lake, and lastly Porto Novo, the political capital of Benin. For now, adios everyone, hope I haven't bored you again too much! Big big hugs to all, hope all is well! Love always ...

My first 2 weeks!
Aug 26, 2007

... was 'pintade' (don't know what that is in English, a chicken looking animal). Very yummy. Ok enough about food!   Nikki otherwise is a really cool little town, with about as many muslims as there are catholics, all living side by side completely ...