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Abidjan Day 6 and 7: More shopping and a boat ride

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Hello! I am still talking about what I did during my week stay in Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire.  Day 6 was a Sunday. I wanted to go to brunch either in one of those fancy hotels or near the sea. But upon checking Google and Instagram, I realized that it was too late to make any kind of special arrangements. Had I made better plans, I would have either checked the Millionaire Bay (La Baie des Millionnaires) or travel to Grand Bassam. I felt a bit disappointed but decided to make the most of my day. I went to visit Cap Sud mall. Turns out it was not very far from Playce Mall. This mall was different though, a bit more luxury oriented. I checked shops such as Kiabi, Mango without buying anything. Then I went inside the Woodin store wich is a fabric store. I bought a polo shirt for my brother and fabric for my Mother as souvenirs.  Luxury jewelry store Côte d’Ivoire fabric at the Woodin store  I walked around the mall a bit before trying this Italian place for lunch called Pasta E Pizza. I wa

Abidjan Day 4 and 5: Lazy days

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Hello everyone. We are still talking about my trip to Abidjan. Today we are doing a recap of day 4 and day 5. Friday was day 4. I stayed indoors until 2pm almost. I was tired from the Yamoussoukro adventures. When I finally went out I had no idea of what to do and where to go. But I was getting hungry so l decided to check this restaurant I heard so much about on Instagram called Bushman Cafe.  Turns out it is literally 10 minutes by car from where I was staying. The restaurant is huge. Actually I think it is more than a restaurant because I saw a reception desk for a hotel, another coffee shop and a small art gallery.  The restaurant was uptstairs on the rooftop. It was large and had different seating areas. It was almost empty at that time expect for two couples. The open kitchen where the grilling was happening was tucked away behind some plants. The service was slow as well. I ordered a mint and lemon drink called Siam, a plate of grilled garlic chicken with plantain and an extra p