Charlie got an email yesterday that gave us some more details about where we will be living in Benin! This is highly unusual because they don't normally tell you until the middle of the 3 month training period, but because we are a married couple they have already decided where they are posting us!
We will be in a community called Lalo and it is located in the Mono/Couffo department in Southern Benin near the boarder with Togo. This is the most detailed map I could find, but you'll need to enlarge it (just click on it). You'll see Lalo in the orange region at the bottom- above and to the right of the"O" in "Mono."
We think this is a great location! While it will be very HOT and humid, we will not be too far from the capital and beaches!What does this mean for you? You'll want to come visit us! We aren't too far from one of the best beaches- Grand-Popo. Apparently the best time to visit that area is July-August and December-January. Start planning those 2010 vacations now!
