BENIN TRIP- PART II

Hello my friends,


    I know you've all been waiting earnestly to read more about my experiences on the road from Ghana through Togo to Benin.  Well i would say the Ecowas immunity where people traveling from one country to the other in West Africa hustle free is just on paper but not practiced on our west African borders.
   The journey from the harbor area of Togo to the border between Togo and Benin was uneventful. Many times, there were nostalgic feelings of my beloved Ghana rushing through me. The architectural advancement Ghana has made in buildings made it more endearing. In Togo, most of the buildings or settlements along the coast looks dilapidated and the sea has eroded most of the fittings on the buildings. It is also better not to mention the filth along the road. Lots of litter everywhere. After some forty- five minutes drive, we left the coastal area to my relief. You know, i have a phobia for water and a violent one like the sea is something i try to avoid anytime. I know i can never survive in countries like the USA, with their constant battling with the horrifying Hurricanes, hahahahahahahaha.
   Finally, we were on the highway with lots of greenly view to refresh and calm my nerves. I must say, that the road was a smooth one devoid of potholes which is a normal case with most roads in Ghana. The tall sugar-cane vegetation flanking both sides of the road made me want to ask the driver to stop so i can have one but the thought of being confronted by the owner in the French language deterred me. Its amazing how the telecommunication business has caught up with this part of the continent. MTN, a mobile communication provider has left no stone unturned as like their catch phrase "every where you go", you would find their billboards everywhere along the road to Benin. Well we arrived at the border between Togo and Benin around 2.30pm and very hungry. What do we eat? Hmmmmmm.
   After greasing the palms of the Officials (Douane) at the border, we were allowed to cross into the Benin side of the border. Well, don't look surprised, in fact wipe that questioning look off your face because if you do not give out that money you aren't going nowhere. That's the unwritten law.
Anyways, i have to run, i will bring you the concluding part pretty soon. Till then be safe and stay blessed.