We want you to meet one of our furry friends.  We don't see much of the wildlife you usually associate with Africa where we are.  But there is a monkey preserve not far away where there are all kinds of monkeys.  Most of those we see locally are pets.  Store owners often have them to attract customers.  This monkey lives at a craft market.

We see this gecko frequently in the courtyard outside our guest house.  He is a large colorful male and we have nicknamed him Elvis (after the "King").  He is very territorial and seems to rule the grounds!