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Abidjan, Ivory Coast

The third of the consecutive stops of the Western African sweep is the country of Ivory Coast. This is the most populated of the stops and the largest city.

Administrative building.
Former United Nation Trade building.
After completion, this building will be the highest building in the Ivory Coast.

Our first stop was the St Paul Cathedral. Designed by an architect from New Zealand. Very big and contemporary.

Beautiful stain glass.
The altar
This window captures some of the history of Christianity in Africa.

We proceeded to The Museum of Civilization.

Outside the museum
Drums like this were used for communications.
Some of the traditional weaving.
Carvings on an elephant tusk.
Tribal Kings throne.

A two hour drive took us to The Grand Bassam. This was the capital of the area during the French occupation. Many of the structures were in disrepair but one is used as the Costume Museum.

Western area Gontougo region
Western area Bounkani region
Central area Gbeke region
Southern area Djiboua region
Western area Bafing region
People farm small plots just off the freeway.

On our way back to the port we stopped at some markets. Nothing that was particularly different.

Here is some of what we saw while traveling.

Islam Mosque. 90% of the population practices Islam.
Soccer is played everywhere.
Community life within the city.
The Atlantic coast.

Cheers and good night Joey.

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