i went to lome and snapped pics like it was a bad dream | not a plan, just shots

so i ended up in lome because my visa got approved last minute and i had $30 and a camera that’s way too loud. it’s this city where everyone waves at each other like they’re expectations but nobody actually expects anything. the heat here? 31.43c and it doesn’t care. you sweat through your jeans and still ask people if they want to buy water. they say yes, then sell you the bottle for 500 CFA. which is like $0.75 but feels like stealing.

quick answers

q: is this place worth visiting?

a: only if you want to see how people survive when the stuff they need costs more than your dignity. the beach? yeah. markets? yeah. but if you’re here for a spa or quiet? no. this is chaos with a side of cheap water.

q: is it expensive?

a: relative. a bottle of beer is 300 CFA. a plate of jollof rice is 500. but if you’re eating street food, maybe not. the prices are like a math problem-add 500 to your last bill and you get the total.

q: who would hate it here?





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