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Published: July 11th 2008
Drove 70 kms to the Rwandan border. It opens at 8am so we have to wait a bit, meanwhile money changers are hounding us. Everyone else in the truck got free visas except for the Aussies who have to pay $60!!From there we drove up and down beautiful green fretile hills, valleys, lots of crops planted in this obviously fertile land, the soil is rich red in color, quite verdant scenery. We stopped at ...
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Ryan Rodriguez
Thanks for your visit and pictures
Gil, Your experience seems wonderful yet bothersome (fleas, etc.), but overall "magnificent". Your pictures say it all. I was hoping to hear more about the rebels who are tearing down the forest for Charcoal which is sold on the black market. The deforestation caused by rebels is driving the gorillas and their natural habitat back and unfortunately killing any beast or man standing in their way. Conservation efforts have been successful, but only on a minimal basis. I feel that the public needs justification to get involved and seeing your wonderous photos definitely gives just that and is headed in the right direction. Thank you again, Ryan M. Rodriguez