Sierra Leone Into Guinea-Bissau And The Fouta Djalon Highlands...

A few visa applications, time on the beaches for some R&R, and we headed off to Guinea, a real contrast after several weeks in English speaking countries. A windy drive through the mountains brought us into the Fouta Djalon for a relaxed week of trekking and waterfalls.

Cooling Off On Our Drive Up To The Highlands, And Al Buys A Beautiful Piece From A Local Sculptor (Liz and John)

The GPS Struggles To Know What Road We Are On So Settles For 'Potholes'! (Photo From Liz)

BBQ Dinner At Our Sunset Bushcamp In The Guinean Highlands (Laura)

We spent a couple of nights in a small village, tucked away on top of an escarpment, with stunning views of the surrounding gorges and waterfalls. We went trekking each day, sampled the local food, enjoying relaxing evenings with beautiful sunsets, and chuckled at the great turns of phrase of our colourful host!

Exploring The Beautiful Fouta Djalon With Our Local Guide - Vine Climbing's Always a Highlight!

Derek Cooling Off In The Waterfalls And Al Taking In The Views

Passengers Exploring The Surrounding Escarpments, Waterfalls, and Canyons In The Fouta Djalon Highlands!

Steve Climbing The Vines, With Ben, Kim, and Simon Below

This set of waterfalls make a huge drop from the escarpment to the plains below, a stunning sight, and a welcome relief for the chance for a refreshing swim after an hour or so walking through the forest to get there.

Kim After A Dusty Drive As We Arrived At The Waterfalls (Photos From Liz and Laura)

John At The Waterfalls, Still Flowing In The Dry Season (Photo From John)

The road from Labe to Guinea Bissau is gradually being improved by a Chinese company, but is still a dusty, bumpy few days of old school overlanding; crossing rivers, swimming in streams, with some great bush camps under starry night skies!

A Real Overland Adventure As We Drive Through The Highlands Between Guinea and Guinea-Bissau (Liz And Laura)

The Road Between Guinea and Guinea Bissau Is Being Improved...But For The Moment Remains Bumpy And Dusty!

Into Guinea-Bissau and we reached Saltinho Falls, a lovely spot for a relaxed morning taking a swim and watching the fishermen hard at work. We then headed west to one of the worlds most relaxed capital cities, Bissau, for some great food, club nights, and wanders around the port and fading colonial-era buildings. Election fever was in full swing, but in a very hopeful and friendly fashion. Elections are due any day now!

Steve, Liz, Ali, Lindsay, and Andre Wash Away The Dust! (Photo From Liz)

Some Great Sculptures For Sale En Route In Guinea Bissau (Photo From John)

Ash Cuts His Birthday Cake At A Bush Camp In Guinea Bissau (Photo From Laura)