⎨Ville⎬Last Day in Africa

Blogging: Stephen Style!

Once upon a time, Carlin and Stephen had a day in the capital city of the country in Africa where they have been visiting for the past three weeks. They sat around and thought they would be bored all day, just waiting for a plane to take them somewhere else the next day. When suddenly Stephen sat up and exclaimed, “Eureka! What if we went on a tour of this fine city? We can call a taxi and he can show us the sights.” 

“That’s sound like a fine idea dear. You are so wise, and smart, and handsome. Let us venture forth into this here city.”

So they called a cabbie named Moses who spoke English and was more than happy to show them around. 

Upon finding out the handsome young couple was from Canada, Moses told them that his family sister lived in Canada. When Stephen clarified that it was his sister, Moses said that it was his father’s younger brother’s daughter - they both have the same grandfather, so they are brother and sister, not cousins.

Their first stop was the central market, a great hullabaloo of commerce and activity. You could buy anything from used car parts from Europe to, as Stephen swiftly purchased, soccer jerseys.

After a successful purchase, our intrepid couple carried on as Moses drove them to a very high peak overlooking the whole city. He said there are just under four million people dwelling therein.

Then, just like that, they were off again. Moses drove them past the presidential building and dwellings and pointed out a number of embassies, including the massive US embassy. 

US Embassy

One of the Prime Minister's Buildings - Not to be confused with the President's

He then drove them to an artisan market. There the fine young couple made a few purchases of handcrafted local goods and continued on their way. Moses drove them past a famous monument for the city. He said it was funny, yesterday marked 30 years of unification between the French and English parts of the country. But lately the smaller English part is talking about separation - they feel mistreated and disrespected by the French part. “Ironic,” Stephen thought,

 “just like Canada, only in reverse.”

Then Moses brought our weary travelers home. “I’m glad we did this.” said Stephen.

“Me too.” said Carlin, "you are so intelligent, I'm glad I married you. I will always listen to everything you say."

It was a grand day. One that neither will soon forget!

Tidbits:

-Temp: 25ºC

-The city felt so much more “alive” than where we have spent most of our time. More hustle and bustle. I think this is due to the cooler climate,  larger population and the fact that men and women are both out and about.

- This post was written by Stephen while Carlin wasn’t watching and in no way reflects her style or approval.

-Here's some random things growing on trees around where we were staying (see how bored we were before Stephen's wonderful idea of a tour?):