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April 25th 2010
Published: June 10th 2010
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Wow, our last port was on the 19th in Walvis Bay. We were scheduled to stop in Cotonou, Benin yesterday but due to a storm front that moved in as we were attempting to enter their harbor, and a cargo ship that was delayed getting out of our birth, the captain made the impromptu decision to skip the stop. However, we did have several people getting off there, as well as someone coming on, so the ca... Read Full Entry



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Wife of the ChiefWife of the Chief
Wife of the Chief
The chief's wife and a couple of the children watch the ceremony with everyone else. Annette took notice of the nice bracelet that she has on her left arm and later was able to negotiate an acceptable price to buy it from her.
Tom and Carol RossTom and Carol Ross
Tom and Carol Ross
Our bridge friends taking it all in.
Annette is Enjoying This!Annette is Enjoying This!
Annette is Enjoying This!
She's really into these rituals.
Kevin Passing Out CandyKevin Passing Out Candy
Kevin Passing Out Candy
Kevin is swarmed by the kids for his candy.
The ChiefThe Chief
The Chief
He's overseeing the rituals.
Another RitualAnother Ritual
Another Ritual
The chief begins another ritual. The tribesman on the ground pays worship to the chief.
He Begins a TranceHe Begins a Trance
He Begins a Trance
The tribesman is covered with some voodoo powder.
In a TranceIn a Trance
In a Trance
He is now in a trance. This will protect him from his enemies.
Voodoo SymbolVoodoo Symbol
Voodoo Symbol
This voodoo symbol hangs next to one of the buildings.
A Tribal HutA Tribal Hut
A Tribal Hut
A thatched roof hut.
Success!Success!
Success!
The chicken is alive.
Several of the WomenSeveral of the Women
Several of the Women
They talk as the young boy holds an infant.
Laundry and KidsLaundry and Kids
Laundry and Kids
Laundry is drying and several of the kids look on.
A TribesmanA Tribesman
A Tribesman
Annette got a nice close-up of one of the tribesmen. a
Grandma and the KidsGrandma and the Kids
Grandma and the Kids
Grandma watches over the kids. They were very respectful.
The Final RitualThe Final Ritual
The Final Ritual
This young boy puts a dead chicken on his head. Couldn't quite figure this one out. a
Hocus PocusHocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus
The tribesman is doing something with the thing in his hand.
Annette Passes Out CandyAnnette Passes Out Candy
Annette Passes Out Candy
Some of the boys get a treat.
All Gone!All Gone!
All Gone!
Don't have any more...enjoy.
Ooo Candy!Ooo Candy!
Ooo Candy!
Annette photographs these two boys with their new candy. a
Annette and the ChiefAnnette and the Chief
Annette and the Chief
As the ceremony is over Annette gets her photo with the chief as we leave. She enjoyed the ceremony and the people of his tribe.



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