Togo Bucket List
As they near the end of their service, many volunteers in Togo compile a “bucket list” of everything they want to do and see before leaving. Particularly given the diversity of Togo’s different regions – in terms of climate, language, festivals and food – even after living in the country for two years, there is often much left to explore. One volunteer visited the village of every single volunteer in our stage. Pretty incredible way to see all of Togo!
I didn’t travel much while I was living in village, but after moving to Lomé, I ended up traveling a fair bit to implement WAFSP trainings in different parts of the country. However, there are still a few things I’d like to do with my last two months – some of which my parents will get to do with me when they visit in October…
Eat as much pineapple as physically possible. Ditto with piment. Take more long walks on the beach road in Lomé. Get some fermented pate with tomato sauce and tilapia. With my parents: Hike Mount Agou, the tallest point in Togo. Make batik with Chantal. Visit Café Kuma. Make a final batch of tchakpa with the Majorette. Fete with my counterparts in village.
I’m excited.