tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161769867686906756.post1954915124870899541..comments2024-01-27T00:37:48.734-08:00Comments on Life in Lagos, Nigeria & Our Travels: Benin, Togo & GhanaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15916485126748419524noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161769867686906756.post-11836425664807574122008-05-30T05:01:00.000-07:002008-05-30T05:01:00.000-07:00I will be looking forward to reading how your bord...I will be looking forward to reading how your border crossing went. I used to live in Benin and crossed the borders toward Ghana and on ocassion toward Nigeria.<BR/>I always refused to pay bribes but I needed to ready to wait a while. They will always try to "outwait" the "always in a hurry white man". After a while they will get to know you as one who does not mind having a Coke under a tree as you wait. The next time around you will be remembered and passed along with everyone else. The trick is to ALWAYS be extremely courteous. Honor is worth more than money.Mannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05061300644234489771noreply@blogger.com