Beaches in Liberia.

Once you get 10 miles or so out of "town" are actually quite nice.

 @ one of the Mrs co-workers' concrete palaver hut.

 And what is a "palaver hut?"  Glad you asked.

The Palaver Hut:"A Palaver Hut is a circular structure constructed of clay and bamboo or wood, with a thatched roof. Organic materials including decomposed leaves are plastered on the interior and exterior for preservation and decoration. In West African villages, the Palaver Hut is the place where guests are welcome."