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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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The Greeting RitualThe Greeting Ritual
The Greeting Ritual
The tribesman pours some type of alcohol into the wooden bowl. There appears to be some other liquid in the bowl too. The chief drinks a little.
Completes the RitualCompletes the Ritual
Completes the Ritual
The chief then pours the liquid in the bowl onto the ground. We are then allowed to enter the village.
Several Village StructuresSeveral Village Structures
Several Village Structures
A couple of the thatched structures.
Another Ritual PieceAnother Ritual Piece
Another Ritual Piece
A piece most likely part of a voodoo ceremony.
Tribal MusicTribal Music
Tribal Music
They played during most of the time we were there. Other members of the tribe are around them.
Young Carrying the YoungerYoung Carrying the Younger
Young Carrying the Younger
This young girl carries the baby on her back. a
Some of the ChildrenSome of the Children
Some of the Children
The young girl now has the baby in her arms and is with her friends and/or siblings.
Annette and TweedieAnnette and Tweedie
Annette and Tweedie
They get ready for the upcoming ceremony in the shade.
How About a Coke?How About a Coke?
How About a Coke?
Mac toasts Annette with his ice-cold coke. a
More of the KidsMore of the Kids
More of the Kids
They sure are happy!
Wife of the ChiefWife of the Chief
Wife of the Chief
She stands next to another member of the tribe.
Kerry and a BabyKerry and a Baby
Kerry and a Baby
Kerry smiles as she holds one of the infants.
Chicken and a PotChicken and a Pot
Chicken and a Pot
This tribesman is getting ready to put this chicken into this pot and bury it for about 45 minutes.
Fright!Fright!
Fright!
Check out the frightening look in the chicken's eyes.
In You GoIn You Go
In You Go
Into the pot he goes.
Into the HoleInto the Hole
Into the Hole
Hold your breath, we'll be back in about 45 minutes.
Careful Duck or You'll Be NextCareful Duck or You'll Be Next
Careful Duck or You'll Be Next
This duck is treading on dangerous ground as he waddles over the burial hole.
Weaving BranchesWeaving Branches
Weaving Branches
Two tribesmen weave some of these branches for the next ritual.
Part of the VillagePart of the Village
Part of the Village
One of the buildings is the chief's and a thatched hut in the back.
A CarrierA Carrier
A Carrier
The leaves of these weaved branches bind strongly enough to carry this young boy.
A Larger BoyA Larger Boy
A Larger Boy
They do it again with a larger boy.



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