Things I like...

6. Coasters at bars and restaurants are used on top of, rather than under drinks. It keeps the flies out.

7.  I think its funny that I've seen Barack (and Che) on several "gbaka" buses but haven't seen Gbagbo on any.  

8.  I also find it funny that someone tried to shake me down for money to pass on my own street because some of their construction was blocking it.  After moving some things out of my way a guy asked if I wanted to give him something!  WHAT?  To drive up my own street???

5. Seeing (and hearing) the big group of guys jogging and singing cadences at the University of Cocody. They made a couple of laps while we were at the Cambodian restaurant (another thing I love about Abidjan) and we really had no clue why they were jogging around singing, but it was fun.

2. The 'clap clap' runners give each other as encouragement. I have never lived in a place with so many runners. On weekend mornings especially the roads will be full of people out walking and running.

3. I like that Shane's Local Staff call me Madame Shane. We have a hard time figuring out first name/last name with them, and they clearly have the same problems for us.

4. I like being able to go horsebackriding in the morning before work. Its so nice to ride around by the lagoon, with a nice breeze and just puts me in such a good mood for the day.

Things I like about Abidjan

1. Sometimes in the morning, at a really crazy intersection, random guys will just stand in the middle of it directing traffic. Its funny and generally, they help.