Mayumba, Gabon
Date:
22/05/2000

PHOTOS
 
One loaded and another on the way

Women carry as much manioc as possible since they have to transport it such long distances.


 
Fallen trees are common obstacles on jungle roads.

All the pirogues are hand-hewn from single logs.


 
Judith offered to do our laundry along with hers.

Abundant logs lead to foundations rising above the rain-soaked ground.


 
Shortages of fuel develop even in oil-rich Gabon so our diesel comes from many places.


 

 
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