Monthly Archives: October 2008

A Primary Road Under Construction

Posted on Thursday, 30 October 2008 by robjkentjr

At the crossroads of Lastoursville, we decided to cut across Gabon to Mayumba NP.  The map said the road was a primary route under construction, the same as what we were on the day before. About 30 minutes after we … finish reading A Primary Road Under Construction

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Welcome to the Jungle

Posted on Friday, 24 October 2008 by robjkentjr

After leaving Franceville, we entered the equatorial jungles of Gabon.  We saw nothing but mountains, trees and dirt roads with an occasional local waving hi. Sneaking photographs usually makes the locals unhappy.  In this case, the kids faced a circumcision … finish reading Welcome to the Jungle

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Franceville, Gabon

Posted on Monday, 13 October 2008 by robjkentjr

After our successful rush to the border, we enjoyed a slower pace in Gabon.  Our first stop was in Franceville to stock up on supplies and see the sights. At the Gabon border, you can just see the paved road … finish reading Franceville, Gabon

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The Congo/Gabon Border

Posted on Friday, 3 October 2008 by robjkentjr

After a very long day of bumpy, truck eating roads we made it to the border but only just.  Lucky for us though, the border was still open and loved football (soccer for the Americans). At the first river, we … finish reading The Congo/Gabon Border

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