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How the hell do you deal with 6,000+ hippo’s?! Any first hand experience, anyone? Advice and comments left on the blog will be much appreciated!

Posted on August 15, 2012 by River Gambia Expedition 2012

Update: Philip Harwood ‘Canoeing the Congo’left us a message the other day, via Explorers Connect with his experience on dealing with hippos: “Hippos … All the obvious stuff. The locals on the Congo always just stopped, and waited till the … Continue reading →

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How the hell do you deal with 6,000+ hippo’s?! Any first hand experience, anyone? Advice and comments left on the blog will be much appreciated!

Posted on July 30, 2012 by River Gambia Expedition 2012

‘The River Gambia Expedition 2012 – 1000km source-sea African odyssey’ The Journey – 1 river. 2 borders. 3 countries – Guinea-Senegal-The Gambia, West Africa Paddles in the water: early October 2012 During our journey, we’ll be traveling by canoe and … Continue reading →

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A Meeting with the UNESCO Liaison Officer, New York

Posted on June 6, 2012 by River Gambia Expedition 2012

The United Nations building, 1st Ave, New York City – image © Helen Jones-Florio 2012 Tuesday 22nd May, 2012 UNESCO – 2 United Nations Plaza, NYC We met with the UNESCO Liaison Officer, Lily Valtchanova, in New York today because … Continue reading →

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