Drive back to Libreville

Evidence of the Chinese “Belt and Road” initiative is seen by Chinese road workers repairing roads and, in exchange, installing fluorescent orange satellites on homes and painting the Chinese flagLue lisÀÀ
Evidence of the Chinese “Belt and Road” initiative is seen by Chinese road workers repairing roads and, in exchange, installing fluorescent orange satellites on homes and painting the Chinese flagLue lisÀÀ
This home was built in the early 30s. It isn’t being lived in now, because all of the wood is rotting. But, the view is spectacular. This was the house that Dr. Dave Thompson livedïżŒin as heLue lisÀÀ
Izzi has a large wall with hundreds of names on it. Each name represents a baby she delivered over the course of her 6 years in Gabon. When she gets discouraged, she has a great reminder of how theLue lisÀÀ
With so many variation of green it could be tempting to think all these plants and trees are the same but that would be a mistake. There are all different unique in their own way and hiking among themLue lisÀÀ
A treasure find that I spotted on our way to the beach. Free to enter with miles of nice hiking trails in a tropical rain forest. However, paying for a guide made the experience more educational andLue lisÀÀ
With Akanda plan axed, Grace suggested a visit to a nearby village followed by a trip to a beach not too far from the village. It wasn't long before our car was going for a swim and the village visitLue lisÀÀ
Ended up here in effort to go to Akanda National Park. Grace runs Monday Ecotour with tours to Akanda. However, she requires at least a day's notice. This was apparently not communicated to her by theLue lisÀÀ
With little to see and do in Liberville and being unable to rent a car on my own, I hire a car and a driver for the day. The plan is to go to Akanda National Park which is only 13 miles away.Lue lisÀÀ
Located across street from Presidential Palace. Seems to be memorial to the end of slavery with an interesting concept. Did get chased away by Presidential security yelling from across the street.Lue lisÀÀ
We met so many beautiful people in Gabon, it was hard to leave. It is good to know our Lord has them all in His care as they continue to serve Him in the Jungle.