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Getting ready to travel from Kindu to Kasongo by van.
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About to cross the Congo River at Kindu by canoe.
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The harbor at Kindu is very busy.
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Crossing the Congo River.
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The canoe is weighed down with passengers.
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Arriving at the opposite side of the Congo River from Kindu.
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Approaching the other side of the river, along with several other canoes.
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Road conditions after a light rain.
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We encountered some cows on their way to a slaughter facility many miles away.
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Our vehicle had to take a detour across a river bed.
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It was a wet and muddy crossing.
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This bridge may be passable.
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At this crossing we were able to drive across the log bridge.
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This bridge might be sufficient on foot, but not with a vehicle.
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Dr. Shungu inspects the bridge.
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At first glance this bridge appeared to be passable,
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but there was structural damage and again the river was crossed in the water.
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The children watched us cross the river.
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A rest stop at a road junction.
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Food was available at the rest stop.
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Filling up with gasoline.
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Stuck in the mud!
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this road was eroded during the rainy season.
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The bicycle is the best means of transportation for traveling to these remote villages.
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Motorbikes make traveling through the area easier than using four wheel vehicles. |
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The ECHO plane at Kasongo. |
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The MONUC plane at Kanango.
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