Lome, Togo

We are continuing to travel north on the coast of Africa. We have several countries to visit in three consecutive days. Our first is Lome (accent over the e). The poverty is evident throughout the area. We had security vans with us as we visited different areas of the city and suburbs.

He assured us that we were safe as long as we were in his kingdom.

Our next stop was a home where slaves were kept until the trading ships arrived. Dismal conditions.

Then it was on to a fishing village. The surf was up preventing the boats from going out but we were able to see the netting and get an explanation of their fishing process.

Voodoo is practiced by some of the population. UNESCO has designated this shrine as a heritage site.

We followed this visit with a trip to a nearby village to watch a voodoo dance and ceremony.

As is a tradition in this area, people place goods on their heads as they transport them through the village.

In spite of the security patrol, we were made to feel welcomed.

Cheers and good night Joey.