Everything I was I carry with me, everything I will be lies waiting on the road ahead. - Ma Jian

15 August 2019, Oyem to Bitam, 78.5km
Motel des Voyageurs 10,000CFA (R250)

WhatsApp: Charl's chain snapped 25km outside Bitam and resisted all our efforts to mend it. In the end, he hitched a lift into town while I completed the ride alone. Luckily by the time I joined him, he had found and had installed a new chain. Two interesting snippets: As disposable income increases, graves become more elaborate. Vendors use paint brushes to add mustard or mayo to your baguette. Tomorrow we cross into Cameroon.

Punctures 1 
Bribes paid 0 (0 requested)
Cycle tourers met 2
   David from Spain 
   George from Switzerland
Total kms 796,6 

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