I have always wondered about gorillas and their nose-picking, and now I know. Excellent. And if there ever was a society I'd love to belong to it would be the Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes (Society of Ambiance-Creators and Elegant People).
And congratulations on making it to the middle. We will celebrate our second equator crossing this year, going north this time - but we do it by ocean. It's really a thrill isn't it?
Another absolutely incredible update! Brilliant pictures and videos The gorilla experience must have been incredible. It sounds like you are navigating the border crossing like absolute bosses. Thank you for sharing another cracking experience of your trip.
Thanks so much for sharing those beautiful gorilla photos. I could stare at them all day. So interesting to read you have to juggle work back in Europe while doing this? Does that mean leaving Ivy for a stint and coming back?
Hi Rowena. The vast majority of our work is done from the road and yes it’s for clients in Europe. We don’t usually have to return for work reasons - we have been going back every 6-9 months to see the family, deal with life admin and also, until now, to avoid the worst of the rainy season in whatever region we’re in. We store Ivy and fly back. That pattern will change a bit now we’re in the south.
I keep meaning to do a post just about the logistics and juggling of nomad life but have been too busy! 🤣
Yeah we have rented an apartment 2 or 3 times for the busiest chunks of work - depends on weather and internet usually. Sounds like you have plenty of logistics too. Keeps us on our toes!
Fab, did you enjoy it? Yeah that’s so handy for travel without a big vehicle. There’s a Cabinda-Soyo ferry for vehicles as well but you can’t necessarily bank on it going, so it’s a risk not to get the DRC visa in advance.
I enjoyed everything along that route from Yaounde down to Luanda. I really have no complaints about the borders or transport. The Cabinda-Soyo ferry was very well organized. Not having a vehicle has both good and bad aspects. The bad is all the repair hassles and border permit issues. The good is the capacity to reach hard-to-get places like game parks. My only option to see gorillas was to pay big bucks for an organized tour, which wasn't in my budget.
Phew, a post without any dramas! Loved the gorilla's and the sapeurs! Pictures and videos as always are brilliant!. Shame you'd left DRC before tonights match against England when they were 1-0 up very early on, But probably nice you weren't there once we beat them?! Take care both, love P&Tx x
What an amazing trip! Have been loving following your travels... great pictures!! Thanks for visiting countries people don't share about online as much <3
I have always wondered about gorillas and their nose-picking, and now I know. Excellent. And if there ever was a society I'd love to belong to it would be the Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes (Society of Ambiance-Creators and Elegant People).
And congratulations on making it to the middle. We will celebrate our second equator crossing this year, going north this time - but we do it by ocean. It's really a thrill isn't it?
Great story Paula! Thanks!
Good to see some birds again! Not that I don't enjoy all the rest of it. Bon voyage !
Thanks Martin! The birds have been amazing, I am not even scratching the surface with my pics.
Another absolutely incredible update! Brilliant pictures and videos The gorilla experience must have been incredible. It sounds like you are navigating the border crossing like absolute bosses. Thank you for sharing another cracking experience of your trip.
thanks Andy. Yes the borders are easy with practice and patience!
Thanks so much for sharing those beautiful gorilla photos. I could stare at them all day. So interesting to read you have to juggle work back in Europe while doing this? Does that mean leaving Ivy for a stint and coming back?
Hi Rowena. The vast majority of our work is done from the road and yes it’s for clients in Europe. We don’t usually have to return for work reasons - we have been going back every 6-9 months to see the family, deal with life admin and also, until now, to avoid the worst of the rainy season in whatever region we’re in. We store Ivy and fly back. That pattern will change a bit now we’re in the south.
I keep meaning to do a post just about the logistics and juggling of nomad life but have been too busy! 🤣
I'd be interested to read that when you get the time!
We also deliver our work on the road for European clients too but without an Ivy!
4.5 months is the longest we have managed. A big client requiring sound internet is an excuse for a decent hotel or location.
Yeah we have rented an apartment 2 or 3 times for the busiest chunks of work - depends on weather and internet usually. Sounds like you have plenty of logistics too. Keeps us on our toes!
Nice photos of the lowland gorillas! I was along this route in January, but, having just a backpack, I took the Cabinda ferry and avoided the DRC bit.
Fab, did you enjoy it? Yeah that’s so handy for travel without a big vehicle. There’s a Cabinda-Soyo ferry for vehicles as well but you can’t necessarily bank on it going, so it’s a risk not to get the DRC visa in advance.
I enjoyed everything along that route from Yaounde down to Luanda. I really have no complaints about the borders or transport. The Cabinda-Soyo ferry was very well organized. Not having a vehicle has both good and bad aspects. The bad is all the repair hassles and border permit issues. The good is the capacity to reach hard-to-get places like game parks. My only option to see gorillas was to pay big bucks for an organized tour, which wasn't in my budget.
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Lovely
Love following your travels… enjoy and stay safe!
Cheers Carol!
It's been DRC day today watching them lose to England and now reading about the country .
Glad to see some tarmac in your photos and still enthralled by your journey.
Yeah I actually posted it during the match. DRC vibes. Thanks for following !
Fantastic read as always and we have cheered you on down through West Africa. Looking forward to the next chapter! P & R in Iceland xx
Thanks for cheering us on! Feels good to have got this far and of course we are missing West Africa already 🤪. Enjoy Iceland!
Phew, a post without any dramas! Loved the gorilla's and the sapeurs! Pictures and videos as always are brilliant!. Shame you'd left DRC before tonights match against England when they were 1-0 up very early on, But probably nice you weren't there once we beat them?! Take care both, love P&Tx x
thanks Phil. Yes, a relatively calm leg of the trip 😄
This is epic. Great read. Thx for sharing guys.
What an amazing trip! Have been loving following your travels... great pictures!! Thanks for visiting countries people don't share about online as much <3
Thanks Annie. I’m always happy to share our experiences of Africa with anyone who’s interested!
It's always a pleasure to read your posts, thanks for sharing and congratulations on making it this far!
Thanks Mark, we are pleased to have achieved it!