Quick entry as connections in DRC are not great ... although a lot better than the camps in the Republic of Congo. So sorry if the images are not great quality, just trying to get something out between power cuts. It is wonderful to be back at Lola ya Bonobo near Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Weather is wonderful, food amazing and above all the Bonobos are as interesting as ever. This is our third visit and it still makes us smile as we sit and photograph these amazing creatures.
Today, our third day was really amazing. All photographs in this blog taken in the past 10 hours! We spent three hours with one group who was simply chilling out and relaxing! This mother was teaching her boy how to swing from trees!
And this young chap really liked looking at his reflection in the lens!
In the afternoon we moved to a lake and Stanley our boatman was able to steer us to have some great shots of Bonobos in the water. Bonobos, like many apes, have very heavy bones and would sink if they went in too far. Hence they only wade up to their chests. 
We were also able to see Bonobos in the trees where they are at very at home and able to show their strength.
Lesson from Adam. When taking shots of Bonobos using a Canon EOS 5D Mark II make sure the control dial does not slip to Tv etc and ruin a load of shots ....
Wonderful day, great trip, more to folow!
Julie and Adam
Back in the Congo! 3 August 2011
