Treking to Dian Fosey's Grave
Trip Start
Jul 16, 2008
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Trip End
Aug 12, 2008
It rained most of the previous evening so we knew we'd be hiking in muddy conditions to Dian Fosey's grave, but we learned a new level of mud today. By the time we were done everything was wet and covered with thick gumbo mud. Another early morning departure, organized into groups with a ranger and soldiers. All hiking in the park is with an armed escort and rangers. Two women from Australia and ourselves were the party going on this hike. A long and muddy trail to the location of the first research center and the graves of gorillas and Dian Fosey. We heard gorillas on the way down, which was a bonus. The graveyard is very peaceful with large trees and low underbrush. They say gorillas regularly visit the area. The research center has been moved out of the park so only tent sites, a few decaying buildings and graves remain.
