Waves, Sun, and Cholera! |
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Good place to visit if you happen to be in the area and need to recharge your batteries, but not a destination spot or a must-see. Very pleasant, however...
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Several random thoughts about Pointe Noire. First, the beaches are beautiful and almost entirely empty. Sand is white and the waves hit hard. Can have a very strong undertow so beware. Second, to my knowledge, relatively safe and stable. The locals seem to be aggressive only in their sales but are respectable (unlike DRC). Third, not a lot to do in or from Pointe Noire so it is best a place to relax. Fourth, CHOLERA. When I was there there was a significant cholera outbreak. Some French, from what I heard, did contract it. Not sure how as it is usu assimilated with drinking untreated water. Anywhere in Africa, this should not be done, of course...
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The beach, of course, is likely the best attraction to P.N. Waves hit very hard as does the sun. This is a destination spot for the French with direct flights from Paris.
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The calm and relaxing nature of P.N. is the best.
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Several hotels on the beach. Absolutely recommend staying on the beach rather than directly in the town.
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Multiple Chinese resturants. Not a wide selection.
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Published on Saturday September 8th, 2007 by sven_ak
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