Day 82… Thursday 22nd June An attempt to boil some water for a cup of coffee had to be abandoned as the power run out.  A lukewarm drink had to do but the view of the beach and coast was amazing.  No shower facilities available and the last time I had clean clothes to wear...Read More

Day 81… Wednesday 21st June What a day!  No luck getting a sim card and data and the only 2 fuel stations in town had no diesel (gasoleo in Portuguese).  However we had enough fuel to get to the coastal town where we planned to stay.  Our road to the coast had very bad potholes. ...Read More

Day 80… Tuesday 20th June 18th border crossing today.  Road through Matadi was terrible and we got stuck behind a large lorry.  Border crossing very quiet and quick on both sides.  No other vehicles or pedestrians going through.  Back to the Portuguese language and Angolan Kwanza.  Very orderly Angolan side.  Dirt track for 100 miles...Read More

Day 79… Monday 19th June Set off at 8am.  1st stop, insurance for Greta – all very easy.  Drive to the border with Democratic Republic of Congo was very quiet.  Huge military base on the way with barriers but all were opened by soldiers, and we were waved through each one.  Border crossing very quick...Read More

Day 78… Sunday 18th June Greta needs insurance for Angola as the carnet is not accepted in this country.  As it was Sunday, most places were closed so decided a day of rest would be sensible.  Somewhere on route from the Congo border, the entire 80 litre water tank had drained and the house battery...Read More

Day 77… Saturday 17th June I nipped to the car briefly to get some clothes and the 4 hotel staff who were friendly were immediately there and simply interested in our travels.  I don’t think they get may travellers passing through.  Headed out of Pointe-Noire with no traffic problems or police stops.  Usual pothole problems. ...Read More

Day 76… Friday 16th June Having recently applied for an Angolan E-Visa, discovered that it was only the pre-authorisation stage and another process was required.  Decided to stay an extra night in Pointe-Noire so we could exchange money (CFA to US Dollars) for the Angola visa.  Spent all morning trying to get local cash out...Read More

Day 75… Thursday 15th June Our drive to Pointe-Noire was 4 hours – a much short drive today.  Alaen got us some delicious pastries to start the day.  Our route took us through some very bendy roads through a mountain pass. Very beautiful views but dangerous roads and a little stomach churning due to the...Read More

Day 74… Wednesday 14th June Early start today due to the Gabon/Republic of Congo border crossing and uncertainties with delays.  We knew the road before and after the border crossing was in bad condition therefore anticipated a long day.  It was an incredibly long day (15 hours on the go).  Turned up at the last...Read More

Day 73… Tuesday 13th June Set off for Mouila about 120 miles further south.  Got out more local currency (CFA) and stopped for fuel on the way.  The landscape has become drier and flatter with long grasses and the occasional tree.  A couple of police road blocks but no demands for documents and they simply...Read More