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Cape Esterias

Posted on January 24th, 2009 in Africa, Gabon by robjkentjr

Leaving the city traffic behind, we made our way up a bumpy, dusty road to Cape Esterias.  It is easy to see why this is THE weekend getaway spot for the Libreville elite.
After the bone-jarring ride, Rasa needed a moment to reflect and write in her journal.
Just another postcard perfect palm fringed beach in paradise.
Most of the houses might be shacks but if I lived here, I would not be complaining with a backyard like this.
When the locals need a new boat, they just pick anyone of the numerous logs that washed up on the beach and start carving.
It is almost a shame to think these kids would be sitting around inside if they had a Playstation; instead they make their own toys and constantly run around outside.
This was just another perfect sunset to finish off our day.  This was probably one of the best on the trip, even though the pictures do not come close to doing it justice.
Well, there was one more surprise waiting for us in the bathroom.  His claws were easily big enough to snip off a toe while sitting on the toilet.
Tomorrow we have to decide if we want to leave for Lope National Park or spend an extra day lounging around on the beach.  Life’s decisions are so hard to make sometimes.

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Libreville, Gabon

Posted on January 18th, 2009 in Africa, Gabon by robjkentjr

The only reason we are going to Libreville is to get our Cameroon visas.  Since we are going to be there though, it will also give us a chance to stock up on some supplies and patch our flat tire.
Bush meat: the closer we got to Libreville, the more we saw it along the side of the road.  Monkeys and duikers were the most common delicacies available for sale.
It is always nice to feel like a rock star, especially when your fans are so shocked to see you.
Here is another hardworking woman.  Meanwhile, the men sit in the shade drinking beer while discussing the future of politics and life.
We found a tire center that could patch and balance our flat.  He never managed to get it just right though.
Here is the local market with its selection of fresh fish, which was mostly barracuda that day.
It is not as nice as the US Capital but their senate building still has a refreshingly clean layout to it.
Then there was the shopping center.  If you were willing to pay for it, you could buy anything you wanted there.  The foie gras tempted us but at $100 per pound, we decided to stick with frozen chicken instead.
Luckily, we were able to pick up our visas the same day and it only cost us $120 each!  Before leaving for Cape Esterias tomorrow, Libreville enchanted us enough to spend a another day here eating and walking around the promenade area.

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