Monthly Archives: April 2009

Drying out

Posted on Wednesday, 29 April 2009 by robjkentjr

After getting pummeled by the unexpected storm, we had to take a day to dry out.  It was a nice break though because it gave us a chance to meet Amadu, the father of all the children. We made good … finish reading Drying out

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Mountaintop camping

Posted on Saturday, 25 April 2009 by robjkentjr

Relieved to finally find a great camping site, we thought no one saw us drive up to the mountain top.  Well, we had about 15 minutes of peace before the crowds came but they did not stick around long. It … finish reading Mountaintop camping

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Thru the hills we go

Posted on Tuesday, 21 April 2009 by robjkentjr

Cameroon is too densely settled with people to find a good campsite that is not in someone’s backyard or farm plot.  Which is why this has become our primary mission for the next three-days of driving. School was out and … finish reading Thru the hills we go

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Eating Achu

Posted on Thursday, 16 April 2009 by robjkentjr

Achu is a typical African meal that we found in many forms from Congo to Mauritania.  The locals love this type of food because it literally sticks to their ribs and keeps them satiated all day. I have also updated … finish reading Eating Achu

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The Fon

Posted on Sunday, 12 April 2009 by robjkentjr

After a morning of stepping on fresh slime balls (click to see last week’s ‘slim ball’), we set off to visit the Bafut Kingdom.  We were hoping to meet the Fon and have him bestow some wisdom on us but … finish reading The Fon

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