What you need for a Field Excursion in Moka, Bioko Island

2-3 Field pants, 1 pair for camp, 2 long sleeved shirts, 2-3 T-shirts, 1 Sweatshirt, Tank Top, 3 underwear, 2 Bandanas, 4 Hiking socks, 1 pair Hiking boots, 1 pair Sandals, 1 swimsuit, 1-2 belts, Hand Sanitizer, Deodorant, Hairbrush, Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Pocket knife, compass, binoculars, 2 water bottles, backpack (large), Daypack, Poncho, Parachute chord (for clothes line), Camp towel, sleeping bag, 2 flashlights, batteries, Camera, Dry sacks, Duct tape, Winter hat, sewing kit, 50 Tablets of H20 treatment, bug spray, First aid kit, blister treatment, ANTI-MALARIAL MEDICATION, Advil/Tylenol. Plus beef jerky, chipotle peanuts (thanks Grandpa) and 1 case of beer.

Last night we had the pleasure of being invited to one of the Oil compounds for dinner by the lovely Texas couple Mary and Pete Johnson. We enjoyed the pool facilities that were offered and engorged ourselves on a fantastic feast of BBQ ribs, bacon topped mashed potatoes, cauliflower, baked beans and fresh salad.

I had contact with the outside world this morning to find out the Eagles beat the Stealers, good job boys.

Landed

I landed in Malabo airport around 1am Friday morning. I must say after 24 plus hours of traveling it is nice to be at my destination. The weather here is around 84 degrease and humidity unlike any I have experienced before. Attached is a picture of the room I will be staying in for several days until we head up to the field station at Moka. The house is directly across the street from the Presidents new and oversized palace. I wish I could show you pictures however it is not worth spending the night in jail or having my camera smashed. In Equatorial Guinea it is illegal to take pictures of government buildings, workers, anything military related and the ports.