Gorillas in the Mist

So almost a month ago....we went gorilla tracking in Rwanda with Ryan, John and Carlin (John's friend from home). It was an incredible experience.

We hiked for 2 hours to find the Amahoro family group and were allowed one hour to watch the family. Most of the time we were literally no more than 2 metres away from the gorillas.

we'll let the photos tell the story...sorry that they are a little out of order...we hate blogger!! no time!!






mama with her baby - looks like an extremely hairy human baby









it's amazing how much their facial expressions resemble those of human beings

mama and baby again - check out that little hand!!

the trackers. em, ryan, john, bry, carlin

the dominant silverback, there was a second mature male who had lost a hand in a poacher's trap

concentrate....focus...they can't see me...

silverback again...this time you can actually see his silverback!

grooming.

up close and personal! when we first arrived one of the gorillas grabbed the guide!

yep. we were there. or maybe those are our stunt doubles

the trek to find the gorillas...stupid stinging nettles. board shorts were a bad choice.