Traveller’s Log: Cruising West Africa with Gary Arndt

June 26, 2014 Amanda Moss

Join Wanderer-in-Residence, Gary Arndt as he travels up the coast of West Africa on G Adventures’ very own MS Expedition. We’ll be sharing a collection of his posts each week. Tune in to find out what this adventure of a lifetime is like first hand from Gary.


Rich with history, culture, and wildlife, Western Africa is a compelling part of the world. But there are some details an itinerary just doesn’t cover, like what to do when your laptop cable splits apart, or what kind of travellers you’re going to meet along the way.

Get a sense of what this incredible part of the world is like in the daily journals of Wanderer-in-Residence Gary Arndt as he shares his recollections of the region, life aboard the Expedition, a passionate search for fossilized plants, experiences at local orphanages, and tall tales from the crew.

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West Africa Cruise with Gary Arndt Week 1

Children from Pointe Noire in school uniforms

Children from school in Pointe Noire gather to visit and perform

MS Expedition going through the water

The MS Expedition

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