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Canoeing The Congo
Canoeing the Congo narrates the journey of Phil Harwood who undertook an epic five-month solo attempt to canoe the Congo River in war-torn Central Africa. It was a historic first descent from the true source in the highlands of Zambia. Just short of 3 000 miles long the Congo River is the eighth longest in the world and the deepest river in the world with a flow rate second only to the Amazon. Along the way Phil encountered numerous waterfalls huge rapids man-eating crocodiles hippos aggressive snakes and spiders webs the size of houses. He faced endemic corruption was arrested intimidated bullied chased and he received numerous death threats. He also collapsed from malaria. The people were mostly friendly however and Phil received tremendous hospitality from a proud and brave people
especially from the riverside fishermen who helped him wherever they could. On one stretch of river known as The Abattoir due to its past history of cannibalism and current reputation for criminal activity he hired four brothers with a shotgun to accompany him as bodyguards. They paddled and floated for five days and nights on the river. Common questions from locals were why havent you cut his throat yet?" and "if you dont want to do it tell us where youre camping and well come and do it for you.. .Well share his money." It was an exhilarating terrifying and wonderful journey but Phil managed to survive despite the odds to tell his story. Canoeing the Congo will appeal to fans of adventurous travel writing and people who love the nature and wilderness. Phil who is a fan of
adventure stories himself enjoys the work of Ranulph Fiennes and Bill Bryson."
especially from the riverside fishermen who helped him wherever they could. On one stretch of river known as The Abattoir due to its past history of cannibalism and current reputation for criminal activity he hired four brothers with a shotgun to accompany him as bodyguards. They paddled and floated for five days and nights on the river. Common questions from locals were why havent you cut his throat yet?" and "if you dont want to do it tell us where youre camping and well come and do it for you.. .Well share his money." It was an exhilarating terrifying and wonderful journey but Phil managed to survive despite the odds to tell his story. Canoeing the Congo will appeal to fans of adventurous travel writing and people who love the nature and wilderness. Phil who is a fan of
adventure stories himself enjoys the work of Ranulph Fiennes and Bill Bryson."
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