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A somewhat strange city with some fine examples of over-spending - deserted 8 lane motorways and the Basilique de Notre Dame de la Paix which itself contains more stained glass than in the whole of France and is claimed to be the largest place of worship in the world.
Yamoussoukro
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Strobist: Vivitar 283 Fired right - front of subject at 1/32 power through softbox.


The Basilica is Big!!!
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The Basilica is Big!!!


Road to the Basilica
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Road to the Basilica


Steam Contraption 2
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Steam Contraption 2

Another one that belongs in a museum of some sort. Interestingly, the word steam roller is still used in many parts of the world (cf ångvält) even though they haven't been steam powered for several generations.


Yamoussoukro U
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Yamoussoukro U

The covered walkway in front of the university is to protect residents from the sun and rain. This type of thing will become common as Africa becomes prosperous.


Indulgence in this day and age
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Indulgence in this day and age

Felix Houphouët-Boigny built this magnificent Basilica in Yamoussoukro, his home village. It, like several other monumental buildings, seems very out of place in Africa.


Hungry Caiman
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Hungry Caiman

In the village turned capital city of Yamoussoukro, an artificial lake holds a number of these crocodilians. They used to be fed with live chickens.


Basilique - 5 copie NB
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Basilique Notre Dame de la Paix, Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire


Basilique - 3 copie
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Basilique Notre Dame de la Paix, Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire


Basilique - 7
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Basilique Notre Dame de la Paix à Yamoussoukro Côte d'Ivoire


Basilique - 3
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Basilique Notre Dame de la Paix à Yamoussoukro Côte d'Ivoire


Andy at bus station
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Andy at bus station

Waiting for the bus back to Abidjan. We were in Yamoussoukro then.


Flowers in basilica's garden
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Flowers in basilica's garden

Basilique de Notre Dame de la Paix de Yamoussoukro. Tallest church in the world.


Stained glass
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Stained glass

Basilique de Notre Dame de la Paix de Yamoussoukro. Tallest church in the world.


Man at breakfast place
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Man at breakfast place

This guy just wanted us to take a picture of him. In Yamoussoukro.


Pews
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Pews

Basilique de Notre Dame de la Paix de Yamoussoukro. Tallest church in the world.


Wide shot of Basilica
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Wide shot of Basilica

Basilique de Notre Dame de la Paix de Yamoussoukro. Tallest church in the world.


Breakfast
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Breakfast

My breakfast in Yamoussoukro. Coffee and a baguette- delicious!


Sunlight into Basilica
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Sunlight into Basilica

Basilique de Notre Dame de la Paix de Yamoussoukro. Tallest church in the world.


Entrance
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Entrance

Basilique de Notre Dame de la Paix de Yamoussoukro. Tallest church in the world.


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