Coco Tree
Caught the sun on the not-so-populated road between Athiemegan and Adanlokpe (the neighborhood I still don't quite say correctly...)
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Present day Benin was the site of Dahomey, a prominent West African kingdom that rose in the 15th century. The territory became a French Colony in 1872 and achieved independence on 1 August 1960, as the Republic of Benin. A succession of military go... [read more]
Present day Benin was the site of Dahomey, a prominent West African kingdom that rose in the 15th century. The territory became a French Colony in 1872 and achieved independence on 1 August 1960, as the Republic of Benin. A succession of military go... [read more] Blog: Ms. Kraus' Class
Date: April 14th 2006
Dear Ms. Kraus’ Class: 1) My dear Jacob- No, I did not eat the snake I found on my porch. What actually happened was that a friend of mine found out that another guy had trapped the snake, so the two of them came to my home, knowing I like animals. Usually I like to see animals alive, but I didn’t mind seeing the puff adder on my porch dead. Much safer to handle that way. At first I ... read more
Date: April 14th 2006
Dear Ms. Kraus’ Class: 1) My dear Jacob- No, I did not eat the snake I found on my porch. What actually happened was that a friend of mine found out that another guy had trapped the snake, so the two of them came to my home, knowing I like animals. Usually I like to see animals alive, but I didn’t mind seeing the puff adder on my porch dead. Much safer to handle that way. At first I ... read more
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I began this blog as a recent graduate of Benedictine College, and traveled to Benin, Africa with the Peace Corps. I was there for 27 months, and enjoyed sharing everything I did there with friends and family at home. Whatever I say within these blogs speaks for my life in Benin, and does not have any connection whatsoever with the views of the United States Peace Corps itself.
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