Blog Entries tagged 'west_africa'
Travel Blogs Entries tagged 'west_africa'
- A day of doing very little at Mandina LodgesHaving foregone the early morning coffee delivered to our room this morning, we sleep in until we wake naturally, and wander down to breakfast when we are ready. [img=https://photos.travellerspoint.com/435774/large_ff1d6540-c1c7-11e9-b976-c520f88b4127 Posted by Grete Howard in Grete's Travels | Apr 15, 2019
- Sunset Cruise from Mandina LodgesThis afternoon we are taking another boat trip, this one with two added bonuses: a bottle of wine and the sunset! Hopefully. The sunset, that is, the bottle is most definitely present! [img=https://photos.travellerspoint.com/435774/large_495dd520-aec4 Posted by Grete Howard in Grete's Travels | Apr 14, 2019
- Morning Boat Trip at Mandina LodgesI get up early this morning to catch the sunrise – there is a beautiful mist rising over the river. Sensing some movement out of the corner of my eye, I Posted by Grete Howard in Grete's Travels | Apr 14, 2019
- Lazy afternoon at Mandina LodgesAfter lunch we retire to the room, and I notice to my horror that my legs have come up in a dreadful rash with red skin and little blisters. It is burning, stinging and itching so much that I jump Posted by Grete Howard in Grete's Travels | Apr 12, 2019
- A lazy morning at Mandina LodgesCoffee is delivered to each room every morning, at a time of your choice. We have ours outside at 07:30 this morning, while watching the beautiful sunrise over the river. [img=https://photos.travellerspoint.com/435774/large_24125b40-9788-11e9-9d01-633 Posted by Grete Howard in Grete's Travels | Apr 13, 2019
- Bakotu Hotel - Mandina LodgesTransfer day. After a leisurely breakfast, we get picked up for the transfer to our next – and last – lodge on this trip. The journey takes the best part of an hour, with the last half on dirt tracks Posted by Grete Howard in Grete's Travels | Apr 12, 2019
- Baku CreekThe plan this morning is to take the path from the Observation Deck, through the mangroves, onto the main road and down to the bridge. [img=https://photo Posted by Grete Howard in Grete's Travels | Apr 11, 2019
- Lazy Day at BakotuDavid wakes up feeling flu-like this morning, and as I am still suffering badly with Photographer's Elbow, we decide to take it easy today, starting with a stroll down to the observation deck after breakfast. [img=https://photos.travellerspoint.com/4 Posted by Grete Howard in Grete's Travels | Apr 10, 2019
- Tanji Beach and Bird Bath With no early morning bird trip booked today, we have a lie-in this morning and don't rise until 07:15. Luxury. It is also the first time in the four nights we've stayed here that we've had breakfast in the lodge. Posted by Grete Howard in Grete's Travels | Apr 9, 2019
- Marakissa River Camp===Marakissa River Camp=== Abdoulie takes us to this delightful camp for refreshments and bird watching. The camp is set on the riverside (there is a hint in the name), and features many different species. We spend a couple of delightful hours Posted by Grete Howard in Grete's Travels | Apr 8, 2019
- AbukoI spent most of the night tossing and turning, trying to find a position that didn't hurt my arm. That'll teach me for spending so long at the waterhole photographing the birds. Not. I even struggle to bring my hand Posted by Grete Howard in Grete's Travels | Apr 7, 2019
- Afternoon at Tanji Bird Eco LodgeAfter a great morning's birding at Abuko, we return to Tanji Bird Eco Lodge for the rest of the day. First of all I want to catch up on emails as I didn't really have much time last night – Posted by Grete Howard in Grete's Travels | Apr 7, 2019
- BrufutYet again Lariam (malaria prophylaxis) upsets my sleep with a series of bad dreams: while faced with a plethora of colourful birds, my camera refuses to operate despite repeatedly and frustratingly pressing the shutter. I wake up agitated and distressed, Posted by Grete Howard in Grete's Travels | Apr 6, 2019
- Tourists In the Way[float=right][/float]Some places like tourists, some p Posted by askgudmundsen in West Africa Road Blog | Mar 8, 2017
- Voodoo Country[float=right][/float]"Now, say your first name out loud three times," said the witch doctor, "then say Posted by askgudmundsen in West Africa Road Blog | Mar 4, 2017
- Why (White) Travellers Stick Together[float=right][/float]I’ve made an observation. And I’ve thought pretty hard and long about Posted by askgudmundsen in West Africa Road Blog | Feb 26, 2017
- Gold Digging in the Wild West[float=right][/float]West Africa could be described as ‘the Wild West’. Mostly known for civil wars, bl Posted by askgudmundsen in West Africa Road Blog | Feb 15, 2017
- Africa’s Cheapest Safari[float=right][/float]Having just barely made it [[http://askgudmundsen.travellerspoint.com/1 Posted by askgudmundsen in West Africa Road Blog | Feb 12, 2017
- Sailing the Volta Lake in 30 Hours[float=right][/float]Slowly floating down the second-largest human-made lake in the world is a relativel Posted by askgudmundsen in West Africa Road Blog | Feb 4, 2017
- Funeral of a Queen Mother[float=right][/float]As we’re walking past the corpse of the queen mother, an official’s angry his Posted by askgudmundsen in West Africa Road Blog | Jan 31, 2017
- I’m Taking a Vacation[float=right][/float]2017 began with celebrating New Year’s Eve on a Ghanaian beach called Kokrobité. I Posted by askgudmundsen in West Africa Road Blog | Jan 19, 2017
- Send More Money, Please[float=right][/float]Roaming around West Africa for a year isn’t cheap. It’s not particularly expensive Posted by askgudmundsen in West Africa Road Blog | Jan 14, 2017
- My African Christmas[float=right][/float]I celebrated Christmas 2016 by sitting eight hours in a bus, before eating a magni Posted by askgudmundsen in West Africa Road Blog | Jan 8, 2017
- Real Life SimCityIf you could build your own city, what would you build? How about a peace foundation, a five-star hotel and the biggest church in the world... [float=right][img=https://photos.travellerspoint.com/396327/IMG_7836.jpg thumb=https://photos.travellerspoint Posted by askgudmundsen in West Africa Road Blog | Dec 27, 2016
- Malaria![float=right][/float]Travelling through West Africa, I’ve come across a few people sev Posted by askgudmundsen in West Africa Road Blog | Dec 20, 2016
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