Location: Luanda, Angola to Barra do Cunha, Angola

Summary: What a contrast this journey through Angola has been! Starting my day navigating Luanda's confusing one-way streets and hunting down ATMs that would actually work with international cards, I was reminded once again how each African country presents its own unique challenges. The city's relaxed atmosphere was such a welcome change after the hectic chaos of the DRC - it's amazing how much calmer everything feels here.The real highlight was discovering Kwanza Lodge near Barra do Cunha, run by this wonderful South African family who traded farming for hospitality two years ago. Their kids captain boats for fishing and bird watching excursions, and there's something magical about watching the green river flow mysteriously in both directions. Sharing stories over delicious mashed  ...