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Voodoos and Fetishes abound in Togo and Benin

February 29th 2024
These two items are probably the ‘big ticket’ items from this part of the world. By way of introduction, our very first visit was to the fascinating, if rather gruesome, local fetish market in Lome, Togo, where all manner of animal parts are sold for use in traditional medicines. A fetish (sorry guys, not the sexual desire type!) is an inanimate object worshipped for its magical powers or beca ... read more

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French Togoland became Togo in 1960. Gen. Gnassingbe EYADEMA, installed as military ruler in 1967, continued to rule well into the 21st century. Despite the facade of multiparty elections instituted in the early 1990s, the government continued to be ... ... read more

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Joan & Neil

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Joan and Neil have posted blogs below on the following trips: 1. South America for 3 months, from Sept07 through to Nov07, visiting each of Ecuador (including the Galapagos Islands), Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, Chile and Argentina. 2. Far north Thailand in Mar08 where Neil taught English at a Summer School for the SPF charity he was involved with. This also included a side trip for the weekend to Luang Prabang in Laos. 3. Russia (cruise from Moscow to St Petersburg), then visit to each of Croatia, Budapest & Vienna for a total of 4 weeks, starting in mid Sept08. 4. Neil did a similar SPF te... full info

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Catches the vibe magnificently. Great pic!!!

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