Benin Republic: A Pit Stop At a Cathedral in Porto-Novo

I cannot for the name of me remember the name of this cathedral we visited in Porto-Novo, not even Sandra who was looking for a Reverend Father to bless her newly purchased rosary can remember the name of the cathedral. You see this is Sandra's first time in a church since her accident, I practically dragged her into the church.

I always find religious houses fascinating especially cathedrals, there is always this attention paid to every detail of the structure.

♥Lara

Benin Republic: Out and About in Porto Novo

Sights from the streets of Porto Novo, Benin Republic

♥Lara

Benin Republic: A Pit Stop at the Musée Ethnographique de Porto-Novo

I am never really one for Museums, mainly because I am not allowed to take pictures.

Sandra planned the whole trip and I never paid attention to the itinerary. Our first stop in Porto-Novo was the Ethnographic Museum.

It was interesting to learn about the history of the people of Benin Republic and I got to steal some shots while the guide talked on. Entrance fee was 1000CFA, if I remeber correctly. The Museum reminds me of the National Museum, Lagos.

It was interesting to hear a totally different version of Yoruba, I could not understand jack and dude kept insisting he was speaking Yoruba. But after struggling to communicate in Cotonou, I was glad to finally hear a variation of my beloved language even though it was equally frustrating trying to figure out what was been said.

♥Lara