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Greta’s bum gets fixed

Day 85 – 89… Monday 26th June to Friday 30th June Awaiting car parts and cost involved.  The repairs took longer then expected so we spent a few days relaxing...

Views of Congo

Terrible roads from the border Delicious food (fish, chicken, rice, casava bread, papaya). Stunning mountain pass through a forest and very bendy roads Bushmeat for sale Huge variety of fruit...

Views on Gabon

Houses constructed in timber or concrete.  Most are painted in bright blue, yellow, green or pink. Grass around properties and well maintained. Flowers and plants planted around properties and next...

Braai time in Lubango

Day 85… Sunday 25th June 285 miles covered today from Benguela to Lubango.  Greta’s woes continue.  She has developed a loud rattle but continues to amaze us and limp on. ...

Thrash metal 🤘

Day 84… Saturday 24th June Drove into Luanda to find a working ATM and get local currency.  Long queues and security guards directing people where to stand.  Third attempt a...

Temporary patch-up to help Greta limp on

Day 83… Friday 23rd June A day of rest sitting in the shade amongst the plants and reading.  The mechanic arrived to assess Geta’s gear box.  Took a short drive...

Limp on to Luanda

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...

Finally… the red triangles get to be used

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). ...

Mousing around in M’banza-Kongo

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...

Now for the ‘Democratic’ Congo

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. ...

Chilaxing in Cabinda

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...

Sir… you’ll have to temporarily import that bicycle

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...
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