Monthly Archives: December 2008

Lambaréné

Posted on Sunday, 28 December 2008 by robjkentjr

After a nice break on the ranch, we set out for Lambaréné, which turned into a two-day drive.  We had a couple of slight delays along the way that put us behind schedule. It was hard to leave the ranch, … finish reading Lambaréné

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The gift of sustainable subsistence

Posted on Wednesday, 24 December 2008 by robjkentjr

Development is always a fine line between environmental preservation and human subsistence.  As countries develop, this line naturally becomes blurred but in Gabon, Siat has maintained it for the benefit of all. The 40 employees who work the cattle farm … finish reading The gift of sustainable subsistence

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On the Siat Ranch

Posted on Thursday, 18 December 2008 by robjkentjr

We have only been in the bush for 12 days now, yet it seems long ago that we had some modern comforts.  And so, we welcomed with anticipation our friend’s invitation to visit the Siat Gabon Ranch. On the way, … finish reading On the Siat Ranch

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Made it out alive

Posted on Wednesday, 3 December 2008 by robjkentjr

Hello Everyone, After 23,000 km, 5,400 pictures, 104 days, 10 countries, and 1 case of cutaneous larva migrans Rasa and I have made it out of Africa. Between the four of us, we had cases of malaria, dysentery, ticks, parasitic … finish reading Made it out alive

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