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Ledzi and Malik.
We met Malik while waiting for our car to leave from Togo to Benin. He overheard me say I was from Canada to someone else and then we struck up a conversation as he actually lives in Montreal (but is from Benin). He was a great help to me as he found us a place to stay on that first dark and dusty night and allowed me stay to stay with one of his friends for a few days near the end of my journey in Benin. He was also gracious enough to invite us into his home for many meals and show us around Cotonou. A new friend indeed.
Behind them you can see a fellow in a yellow jacket (and several more in the distance). These are the ubiquitous "zemidzas" of Benin and ae the de facto method of moving around a town or city. For a few cents you can get a few kilos...but bargaining is essential.
Cotonou, Benin, March 2009
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