By Kim, on February 24th, 2010%
Just a quick post to let you guys know about a great, great resource that’s available on the web. If you are interested in knowing more about the indigenous culture and people on Bioko Island, definitely check out The Bubis on Fernando Po. The website offers a complete online copy of the writings of Father Antonio . . . → Read More: The Bubis of Bioko Island: Not body parts…people.
By Kim, on February 17th, 2010%
Every night during my stay at the MEGI compound, I would watch the fruit bats fly all over the sky in search of food. For four nights in a row, they came out exactly . . . → Read More: On clockwork.
By Kim, on February 6th, 2010%
The logistics of preparing a long-term expedition are not a cake-walk. The people organizing the BBPP expedition have spent days trying to organize porters (from a nearby village), spent hours trying to barter and order food and replacement parts, organize volunteers, and figure out paperwork and identification passes for each volunteer. Overall, the BBPP and its employees are preparing . . . → Read More: Preparing for Adventure.
By Kim, on February 3rd, 2010%
This are just some of the books that I read (pretty much cover to cover) in the six months leading up to my trip. There is no such thing as “too much knowledge”, as long as you recognize that traveling (“the real thin”) will always be a richer, more exciting, and more dynamic experience than any . . . → Read More: And you think traveling is easy?