Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Taxi!!
One thing that I will never miss from our time here in Togo is the arduous task of hailing a taxi. Many Togolese negotiate the price without a problem. But, for many of us amateurs, this is a very unnecessary practice. Why? Because the taxi drivers just around the city looking for passengers and if you give them even a reasonable price (what a Togolese is willing to pay) they laugh and drive off. Even on our rides to the big city you constantly hear the Togolese bargaining the price down by a few hundred CFA. But, if we try it they get all upset and demand payment without breaking a smile. In fact, I got hit by a taxi driver (the person not the car) for not paying the full fare of 1500, I paid 1450. Yeah, they love their drama.
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Hi,
I was a volunteer in Togo from 2000-2002, and I might have an opportunity to come back there with my wife (who is, FYI, neither a RPCV nor an African) this fall.
I lived in Assoli prefecture, just east of Bafilo. I was hoping to get in touch with whomever is a volunteer in that region, preferably near my old village. I heard there might be someone in Gande right now.
Anyway, I am writing you because I was hoping you might either be able to forward this to that person, or perhaps let them know I would like to talk to/email with them before planning my trip. I promise to reward you with a New Orleans-themed care package if you can get me in touch with whichever volunteer is there now.
Thanks.
-Josh Norman
Sorry, email is bageltogo@yahoo.com.
thanks.
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