1. Recycling is part of everyday life, which can result in some extremely resourceful uses of waste:

2. People always find a was to achieve their goals, however unconventional this may seem to the Western psyche:

3. Life is so laid-back there. Nobody is in a rush, but things still get done (eventually…)

4. There is always good humour amongst the people, even in the face of adversity:

5. However stressful your day, there is something around every corner that will bring a smile to your face:

That’s why I love Africa.

Here are some more cultural curiosities from the blog, all of which make Africa such an intriguing place to live:

African roads
Millet beer
Overloaded vehicles
God is everywhere
Rainy season in Cotonou
Malian Bean Eaters
Designer Labels in Mali

Thanks for reading!