– At one point while driving back from viewing the gorillas, we were on a road at the very top of an extremely high ridge. Far down below, one could see a river snaking its way through the valley. We wee a good 4,000 feet above the river. Grand Canyon type of scale. But instead of a desert environment, the verdant hills created a spectacular vista. A view one has to see to really appreciate.

– One of the most popular forms of transport in African cities is “Moto-taxiing”. Basically there are people in blue vests all over town on motorbikes. You walk up to one, ask the fare to your destination, slap in a helmet and off you at a fraction of the cost of a car taxi. Plus you get there much faster as these guys weave in and out of traffic. Fun experience.