The Congo River journey is one of the great travel wonders experiences on water. In a country dogged with political and military upheaval, the journey passes spectacular untracked rain forests and tiny remote villages whose only contact to the outside world is via the river boat. Hemmed in by heavy rain forest, the villages maintain their difficult existence through fishing, a small garden, a little hunting and bartering with other villages via the river boat. Small wooden craft called pirogues are used to paddle out to the river boat to conduct the barter for required goods.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Photo of the Week: Remote African Village (DR Congo)
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7 comments:
There truly are untouched places left on this planet. Your photo of the Congo proves it.
Great shot of the village. I grew up in Northern Congo about 16 years ago in a similar looking setting on the banks of the Ubangi river. Incredible and beautiful place, this picture makes me want to visit again. I'm about to read about your Congo River journey right now!
Wow. Hard to believe such places still exist. Glad that they do...
Hey Mark,
You got some great material on here, I see why people love your blog so much. Will make sure we subscribe to rss and keep up with your new stuff. Thanks so much for writing.
Wow - cool pic. Did you ever get off the boat and stop in any of those villages? Not sure if that's a good idea or not...but sounds interesting!
@donna: So few untouched places, but villages along the Congo feel untouched to me.
@migrationology: Welcome to my blog (I'm about to visit yours). Enjoy the COngo journey. Have you ever done the trip yourself?
@heather: Long may they stay in their untouched state.
@best indian hotels: Thank you
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