Soundtrack: Jarvis Cocker – Black Magic
I will take you through Cameroun by showing a set of photos from the country together with a little story enjoy.
Other overlanders have spend more than 13 days on the Ekok Mamfe stretch during rainy season. I was lucky, no rain and the road had just been improved.
Not the best option for a VFR, but I managed to get through most areas by letting down the tyre press.
The bridges covered in mud from a rainy yesterday. When it rains in Cameroun we are not just talking about a bit of spitting.
When I think of Africa, I think brown dirt roads and green rain forest. Cameroun has plenty of that.
Go easy ;oP
Loaded VFR with pilot.
You are able to get better grip on the dirt roads by letting out air from your tyres. It means more work, but it is all worth it when riding on bad roads.
Prepare yourself to find the roads in this condition. It takes some concentration but it is great fun in the end.
Awesome roads in Cameroun, probably the best in Africa.
Mount Cameroun rising towards the sky with its incredible 4.185 meters.
Taking a cab from Buea city to Mount Cameroun. One of the biggest mistakes in my life ;oP
Even elite sportsmen needs a “zig”!
The trekking team gathered. At this point we are between first and second hut, still going a bit strong. José was down on a bicycle.
Waking up to a cold morning at hut 2, still a long way to the summit.
1 hour after leaving hut 2 my knee gave up. I decided to leave the group and start on my decent alone.
Still time and energy for a smile.
My fellow African travel mate Ian at the presbyterian church/ bar in Yaoundé. Always up for a beer.
Giving the bike a little air filter service while I wait on my Gabon visa.
Hill & Hoey got charged for a little extra water. I cleaned my K&N airfilter in a bucket full of water, which I found in the bathroom of the presbyterian house. The lady of the house freaked out when she discovered it. She used the water placed in the bathroom for cooking!
On the way towards Gabon after 9 days in Cameroun. I love this country, but not its mountain…
INFO 05AUG2010: It is possible to arrive in Argentina and get a 90 days entry stamp in a non valid passport. I am here and will pick up my new passport from Gustavo Cieslar within the next couple of days.
My mood is still affected by the taxi ride yesterday, I can’t believe I let them get away with things that easy. I need a beer today and think on the things to come…
See all the other pictures from Cameroun here
Thanks for reading…
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