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    Fresh bites, which can not be felt when the biting takes place.... But....
    Fresh bites, which can not be felt when the biting takes place.... But....10 minutes after a bite, they fabulous itching starts!!!!!Nibble, nibble.....More bites for you David. And some more for you, lucky thing!Some checkpoints on our way to Libreville.Some checkpoints on our way to Libreville.Ummmmm, Safou, which is easier to eat when cooked, we later learned. Ummmmm, Safou, which is easier to eat when cooked, we later learned. Catching the setting sun :)Our night of luxury. View of Libreville from our hotel room. So much on the menu to choose from. More imports from France.More imports from France.Imported beer from France. Clothing market. FROZEN YOGHURT = HAPPY DAVID!Look at all that choice!!!!!Yes, we do eat with our eyes first!

    Our initiation by the No-see-ums.

    Mar 12–13 in Gabon ⛅ 31 °C

    Well, what an experience. There are these little creatures, teeny tiny that are quite unassuming, and they love, love, love to nibble on flesh, cause many tiny itching bumps, ALL OVER! Joy, just what we asked for - adventure right!​

    Well, needless to say, Shereen lost her spark and got super quiet and withdrawn, and did her best to avoid touching any part of her itching body. She was not a happy human.

    ​After this unexpected onslaught and steep learning curve, I thought it best to get a hotel for the night and “recover”. After much research and learning all about the other gifts (such as river blindness), these little biting midges bring, we decided to have a cool, soothing shower, order in some pizza, and get some sleep. What luxury.

    Libreville was our playground for the next few. Shereen, still struggling, and I, itchier than ever, we made the best of where we went, regardless of all the lumps, bumps, and itches.    Read more