Had a super good sleep – was so worried about what might be in our cabin that I achieved the yogic being in the present. Just crawled under the mosquito net and went to sleep. No worrying about breast cancer or anything else for a change. Mark got up once during the night and I didn’t even hear him (he also made a friend). Good thing I didn't hear him as he says he saw a rainbow colored roach in the bathroom. Somehow the rainbow color makes it less scary ……. Have to do this for 16 days so I better get with the program. Mark went on the “optional” forest hike but I didn’t – just got ready slowly. Practiced yoga. By the time everyone got back was ready to face the day – which was to end at Camp Akaka – described by Akos as “more rustic”. “More rustic” for Akos has got to be seriously scary.
We went to visit a church on the river bank. Then some 
more unusual modes of transport, including a dis-embankment amongst some natives who were either there to watch for lack of other entertainment (not many tourists in Gabon) or waiting for the boat to get off the island. Got to Loango Lodge (surprisingly luxurious by previous night standards) where were allowed to take our rooms for the NEXT two night (because a storm destroyed St Catherine’s Beach Camp where we were to stay our last night in Gabon) and after lunch set off for Akaka “Satellite Camp”. The folks in this group are so nice – but totally obsessed with photography. Our camera is an embarrassment – as is probably the fact that we just do not take that many photos. And they can look at one small bird forever. Did manage to enrage an elephant with all the clicking. I guess to me looking at something from behind a lens d
etracts from the experience – like constantly looking to the future and forgetting to enjoy the present.
When we got to Akaka camp was pleasantly surprised as it had been recently upgraded. Although we slept in a tent it was a VERY nice tent. No lights of course – and a cold shower before dinner. And of course the warning about the possibility of elephants walking through the camp. Not to worry, according to Akos and Jessica, just don’t come out of your tent and you’ll be perfectly safe ……
Dinner was an ordeal of bugs – and also on and on about conservation and pollution. A lot like being at work. Which led people to ask about my job. It is hard to get away when all everyone talks about is conservation and sustainability …..
Wrapped myself up in mosquito netting and off to sleep …..
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