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R. 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 being sold at the roadside (pineapple, yams, papaya, melon) Roads under construction or being repaired. Blue and white taxi cars beeping for custom in towns/cities...
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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. ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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