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Mister Cocktail

What does one drink in Goma? Usual suspects include wine and the 'traditional' vodka orange or vodka red bull. We're keen for a change really. Let's then extend somehow our drink list. Let me introduce you with Jeremie's favourite new toys: a shaker,...

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9 avril 2008

Kyoto

. We wake up ready to jump on our feet to discover Kyoto: it’s 3 AM... Too bad. We start working on our itinerary instead until we fall asleep again and wake up around 9. Mrs. Tani, has already prepared us breakfast by humble western standards: tea (green...

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Tags: Japan

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26 décembre 2007

Basketball in Congo

On Sundays, one can watch basketball in Goma. There are many teams playing and it's serious stuff. The top two teams will go to Kinshasa to participate to the nation cup. Two of my staff are playing basketball. But not in the same team. Jeremie and I...

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2 octobre 2007

Bakong

. In its pyramidal form Bakong presents itself as having been the main temple of Hariharalaya, where the cult of the god king was practised. Here the idol could be elevated in dignity above the plains bordering the great lake, and here the Khmer royalty...

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Tags: Cambodia

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14 septembre 2007

FAQ Angkor

. How many days to visit Angkor? One day definitely is not enough. It is like wishing to visit the Louvres in 1 hour. Three days would allow you to see and visit the major temples. We chose the One week pass, to take our time, and not develop the temple...

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Tags: Cambodia

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27 novembre 2007

A rainy chill out

. First thing to do: change hotel. We go for the top end option since theft is a common issue in Sihanoukville and hotels offer basic, backpacker oriented accommodation. We also need to be able to leave our laptop and camera equipment in the room without...

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11 septembre 2007

Trip on the lake

. Hail the sunshine! We wake up once again with the crow of the rooster. If you want to move around in Cambodia, don’t expect to stay long in bed. Most buses/cars/boats will be gone (except for touristy destinations of course). Since the only boat to...

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25 août 2007

A very long journey

. Everything is in order and we hit the road. It’s a 5 hour drive to reach Paris and catch our plane in late afternoon. Traffic in Paris being unpredictable, we need to leave relatively early. Still, it gets a bit longer than expected to reach the airport....

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Tags: Cambodia

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23 juillet 2007

Cheers!!!!

All of us at the top. Time to celebrate! The barbecue looks ready and we start cooking. Yes cooking. It's not because we're at the top of a volcano that we should not have a good time. We've brought brochettes with us, and start getting some drinks. Whisky...

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30 août 2007

Of Spiders and Dolphins

. We have breakfast at the bus station whilst waiting for our bus to lead us to Kompong Cham. But it looks like this breakfast was too frugal… Two hours later, as the bus stops we experience something slightly wilder than the usual tea/croissant/fresh...

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Tags: Cambodia

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19 juillet 2007

At the Top

Whilst Jonathan and Salomon are still busy reaching the top, we show Carlos around. Of course the lake of lava requires anyone's attention. But it's not the only points of interest around. The crater itself is truly impressive. And at 3,400 meters high...

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9 juillet 2007

Los Colombianos en Congo!

Let us introduce you those three gentlemen: From left to right: Jonathan, Carlos (nicknamed El Negro) and Salomon. As you know, we got to know each other much better during our trip in Colombia. Since none of them has ever been to sub-saharian Africa...

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17 juillet 2007

The Climb

As you know, we've climbed Nyaragongo volcano already. It's probably one of our best experience in this region. We knew we would climb it again, and left this special occasion for our friends' visit. Looks like they've recovered from their long haul and...

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16 août 2007

Bye Bye guys!!

We head back to Goma, and it's time for our friends to discover a bit of the nightlife here. It shall be a week-end of parties, barbecue, and parties. Good fun at Nono's, and our friends start learning a bit of Congolese dances. Looks as if they are more...

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12 juillet 2007

Encounter Fiston

A long trip from Colombia, quite a bit of jetlag, needless to say our friends are a bit tired. The first day in Goma will thus be quiet one. Especially given the days to come... Let's encounter Fiston. We've met him some time ago, as he approached us...

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21 juin 2007

Procession in Popayan

In Popayán, a religious and cultural center since colonial times, Semana Santa is an all-out celebration. In a town known for the ratio of churches to residents, the week long events include religious processions and masses, with a number of residents...

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Tags: Colombia

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25 juin 2007

The Church of San Francisco

. The construction of the church of San Francisco in Bogota began in 1557; it opened its doors in 1566, year in which it was blessed for the worship. The original construction was comprised of a nave to which were added chapels on the oriental side, chapels...

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Tags: Colombia

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13 juin 2007

Silvia

. 50 kms from Popayan in a mountainous area of beautiful landscapes is Silvia, a typical village of adobe houses ad a traditional marketplace, known for its craft production. Its surroundings are inhabited by the Guambiano Indian community, which preserves...

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11 juin 2007

Popayan

. Amid rolling foothills at the southern end of Valle del Cauca, Popaya is a small gem. Know at the “Cuidad Blanca” for the stunning uniformity of its chalk-white facades, it is second only to Cartagena as Colombia’s most impressive colonial city. Founded...

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29 mai 2007

Cabalgata in Cocora

. Founded in 1850, Salento is one of the oldest tow’s in Quindio, and one of the smallest. It’s a hour away from Armenia but feels like hundreds years away. The main square and streets around it retain the dimensions of a typical pueblo. There are fine...

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23 mai 2007

La Candelaria and Raquira

. Travelling through a desert landscape we reach La Candelaria, where a monastery of the same name stands, belonging to the Order of the Recollect Augustinians, a 17th century building which provides lodging and has an important collection of colonial...

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25 avril 2007

Bhaktapur

We wake up relatively late and decide to have a big breakfast at Brezel. We then depart to Bhaktapur, 25 kms outside Kathmandu. The entrance to the city costs 10$ per person. As a result the main place and Durbar Square are very quiet. We have the city...

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27 mars 2007

Workers on the road

You remember the cash for work story? Here's another example of people working on opening a road. That day, 300 people at work. Most of them originate from Mandibe. They fled during the war, and took refuge around Komanda. Since then, Mandibe was very...

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Tags: Congo

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23 avril 2007

Patan

Still on the improvisation mode; we wander what’s next. Jeremie makes up his mind and proposes to visit Patan. It takes us an hour to get there. I am a bit exhausted and Jeremie is feeling pain with his little toe. We take the service of a young guide...

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Tags: Nepal

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17 avril 2007

The bath of the Elephants

. At 7 am we‘re already up and waiting for a taxi to take us to the tourist bus station. The taxi doesn’t show up; we take a normal bus and we eventually got on time. The bus leaves at 7:15 sharp. We “embark” to Chitwan National Park in a very uncomfortable...

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