Libreville, Gabon, on the African West coast, just North of the equator ...

Walking on the endless beaches, sculpted by giant tree-trunks and sewage pipes, requires your full attention to avoid all sorts of junk on one side, while the waves come in on the other.

All of a sudden the way is blocked by a luxury hotel with a lush garden and its own fishing pier. The pool could use some cleaning and some windows should be replaced, but it's quiet and the view's great !