We have lost 10% of our body weight - the tourists at least - the locals being more used to the conditions. It had been strenuous, perhaps too strenuous. But it was also satisfying. We had found the jungle elephants. The team had been great - the team spirit had been strengthened by the crisis.

We could have organised a few things a bit better, particularly concerning provisions with more dried food and less tins. Tramping through the swamp is something you only do once. Minkebe is more approachable from Konossoville.

Bienve and Chris, having fun