Congo Cities Bandundu , Kinshasa
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Bandundu
Many bridges in Bandundu are locally maintained and are used primarily by travelers on foot or on bicycle. Here the community has gotten together to gather forest vines and logs to repair the bridge. For the villagers of Manga this spot on the Gobari river is a popular bathing spot.
Two friends on a bridge On small rivers and streams, it is not rare to see a one or two log bridge such as this one.
Hanging vine bridge In more densely forested valleys one can find hanging bridges. This one was made by weaving vines and sticks together.
Crossing a plank bridge
Traveling in the rural areas can be a challenge. Here, Kayiba lines up his motorcycle on a wooden plank and balances his way across the bridge. Bridges like this one often require some work before crossing.
Using a dug out canoe to get the motorbike to the other side
On the Kwilu river, there are many areas where crossing must be done by ferry or by dugout canoe. Here a Peace Corps Volunteer is on his way to visit the farmers he works with, on the other side of the Kwilu river.
Bicycle transport The bicycle remains a popular means of transport. As can be seen in this photo, this bicycle is being used to it's maximum capacity. This man is transporting manioc roots to market.
Loading barrels of diesel fuel The fuel situation in Bandundu has been difficult for many years. Fuel must be stored and transported in barrels. Here barrels are being prepared for delivery to the interior of the province.
Truck crash on Kinshasa Kikwit road The main road between Kinshasa and Kikwit has seriously deteriorated and accidents such as this one result from the bad state of the road. This road is a major conduit for food to the capital and its continued degradation is aggravating serious food supply problems for the city.
Many bridges in Bandundu are locally maintained and are used primarily by travelers on foot or on bicycle. Here the community has gotten together to gather forest vines and logs to repair the bridge. For the villagers of Manga this spot on the Gobari river is a popular bathing spot.
Two friends on a bridge On small rivers and streams, it is not rare to see a one or two log bridge such as this one.
Hanging vine bridge In more densely forested valleys one can find hanging bridges. This one was made by weaving vines and sticks together.
Crossing a plank bridge
Traveling in the rural areas can be a challenge. Here, Kayiba lines up his motorcycle on a wooden plank and balances his way across the bridge. Bridges like this one often require some work before crossing.
Using a dug out canoe to get the motorbike to the other side
On the Kwilu river, there are many areas where crossing must be done by ferry or by dugout canoe. Here a Peace Corps Volunteer is on his way to visit the farmers he works with, on the other side of the Kwilu river.
Bicycle transport The bicycle remains a popular means of transport. As can be seen in this photo, this bicycle is being used to it's maximum capacity. This man is transporting manioc roots to market.
Loading barrels of diesel fuel The fuel situation in Bandundu has been difficult for many years. Fuel must be stored and transported in barrels. Here barrels are being prepared for delivery to the interior of the province.
Truck crash on Kinshasa Kikwit road The main road between Kinshasa and Kikwit has seriously deteriorated and accidents such as this one result from the bad state of the road. This road is a major conduit for food to the capital and its continued degradation is aggravating serious food supply problems for the city.
Kinshasa
Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kinshasa is the 3rd biggest city in Africa with a population of almost 8 million people. The people here are called Kinois and are known for their love of music, dancing, and how friendly they are. This city is very vibrant, with extreme poverty and commercial wealth found directly beside each other. French and Lingala are the two main languages that the inhabitants speak here. Kinshasa is situated on the Congo River's south bank, facing Brazzaville, which is the capital of the Republic of the Congo. Both of these cities are the only capitals worldwide that directly face each other.
Kinshasa's infrastructure is largely dysfunctional; electricity is reliable only in Gombe (the city center where most expats live) with other parts of the city experiencing power outages several times weekly. Running water can be found in many parts of the city, although Gombe is again the only area that enjoys a fairly consistent level of service. While certain central roads are paved, most neighborhood roads are dirt only. None of the roads are well maintained.