The Mystery

Here in Cotonou it is always an interesting experience. It is almost a culture shock going from Natitingou to Cotonou. Nati is a city fo 55 to 60 thousand but Cotonou is the big city comparitively several million, and a city not like our somewhat organized and clean western cities. The funniest part is people's reaction to me. I don't always like to take moto taxis, walking can be good for your health. So when I ask for directions even if my destination is only five or ten minute walk away, the answer will usually not be given until I convince them to give me the directions and not to a zemi (moto taxi). People say, "with just a hundred franks you'll be there! (twenty five cents) True but i could save even that little bit and walk. I try not to angry, people just think I am light skinned I should have the money, and I do but I can walk and there's supporting too pollution, but that's another story. So I am a bit of mystery to the people of Cotonou, but I find it amusing to my day!