The Belleh Forest
We made it! The Belleh Forest was a superb trip to a people deep within the jungles of West Africa. The drive proved to be a challenge...14 hours of driving over palm log bridges, through creeks and muddy roads. In spots we couldn't see the vehicle ahead of us because of all of the brush. It was worth it. The Belleh Forest was beautiful.
We took a walk to villages within the district. We trekked through swamps and virgin rainforest. At one point one of the locals showed us what they can drink when the creeks dry up. He cut a 2 ft section of vine and tipped his head backwards. Out poured some Evian water with a hint of wood flavour. The thicker vines can drain out 2 litres of water. "Crickey!"
It was one of the most enjoyable trips I have taken in Liberia (other than a full day road trip singing Boney M Christmas for five hours with boisterous vigor).
We took a walk to villages within the district. We trekked through swamps and virgin rainforest. At one point one of the locals showed us what they can drink when the creeks dry up. He cut a 2 ft section of vine and tipped his head backwards. Out poured some Evian water with a hint of wood flavour. The thicker vines can drain out 2 litres of water. "Crickey!"
It was one of the most enjoyable trips I have taken in Liberia (other than a full day road trip singing Boney M Christmas for five hours with boisterous vigor).
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