Cotonou airport. Broken suitcase handle.

Purchased € 8 in Nouakchott.

I got it for 8 €.

So, I have it wrapped. 100% packed the suitcase!

It’s normal, the student doing this is 100% …

The rainy season begins …

Flight without history or stories (video at the end of the story)

When landing I am asked for my boarding pass. That I have in my pocket. Unpublished dialogue.

• Your boarding pass
• This is the first time I am asked for my boarding pass
• As the plane leaves for Nairobi, I want to know if you are well in Douala.
• No need for my card. I’m fine in Douala.
• I need your boarding pass.
• As I land I do not have it anymore
• Okay then your luggage ticket

In short I get out anyway, but must confess … I keep this card piously …

At the exit of the airport, Ekolé asks me the luggage ticket to check if I take my suitcase well. Normal.

Reassured he launches me “Welcome to Cameroon.

May the braised fish be with you! ”

I admit that this one, it had never been done to me!

I imagine a customs officer in Roissy launch “Welcome to France; May the quiche Lorraine be with you! ”

But after all …

Expected at the airport by a relationship of Xavier, I am taken to Ramy, a French interior designer, friend of Xavier, who offered to host me …

You have seen the desk, a work of art!