The internet is different to expected so updating blog will be difficult and done by family but written by me.
Things here are most definitely different, with the first few days being what can only be described as hell on earth! So much so, I considered flying back on the first available flight. This was all before arriving at the final camp (Bai Hokou). The living conditions here are decent , showering in a waterfall and sleeping on a foam mattress in a wooden hut, all very chilled and fine. All very civilised.
Have been out in the forest 3 times in total, seeing the agile Mangabeys and the gorrillas twice. The gorillas are amazing and I was sat what 5/6 metres away. It is going very well so far but got a decent amount to learn, mainly the mapping side and the local language (sango) the trackers use so that I can communicate when out in the forest. I also don't know the gorillas names/characters yet, but that will come with time.
I shall try to update you as regularly as possible, but no guarantees.
regards all
Dean over and out!
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wow, im not sure if u'll get this, as u said the internets different, so i doubt u'll actually be able 2 get on this sight right?? im gunna carry on anyway,
ReplyDeletebut it sounds amazing. im really glad u updated, was gettin a lil worried, truth be told.......the wind may have caught my sensive eyes again....it sounds well cool though, obviously puttin aside ur horrific few days and second thoughts, im sure ur glad u stuck it out now......geeze showering in a waterfall, everyday (i hope..) after waking from ur log cabin- sounds like ur livin like yogi bear!!!- for now in my head u are. n nice 2 hear ur keeping things slow with the gorillas- maybe u can bond over a game of shit head n a cuppa- just an idea.
but im really glad 2 hear its goin well, i look forward 2 ur next update....i assure u i am checking regularly,
take care,
Fran x