So we arrived fairly on time in Cotonou (a large port city in southern Benin) on the 4th to a massive, living, breathing monster that was the Cotonou Airport baggage claim. Two hours later we entered St. Jean Eudes, a Jesuit/missionary/convent school thing where we're staying until Wednesday afternoon. So far we've been doing a lot of orientation, collecting needed essentials (e.g. bikes and helmets), and beginnning French classes.
Cotonou itself is incredibly chaotic, loud, and dirty--there's tons of pollution. Also, of course, traffic here is insane especially with thousands of zemijdans (motorcycles) zipping in and out of cars and trucks, apparently immune to traffic rules (if there are any). On Wednesday we leave for the capital, Porto Novo, where we'll meet our host families and really begin training. I can't wait!
Quickly: toilets are all squat, I've already had to take a bucket shower (since water and electricity cut out frequently at St. Jean Eudes, and the food is pretty good!)
3 years ago
2 comments:
Going to Wallyworld to get your boxers today! Sounds like you're doing well! Love mom
I'm excited for you to meet your host family. I wrote you another letter today. I am going to send them both out tomorrow. Hopefully its still the same address. I'm really glad to hear the food is good and i totally know where your coming with the shower thing.
OKay love you babe.
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