from kinshasa, all the way to kisangani, the country's third largest city. before he sets sail, the captain says a quick prayer. anything goes in the port of kinshasa, there are no rules and the boats weave in and out in total anarchy. about ten other boats are hustling around close to the ngbemani. one month behind schedule the ngbemani finally sets off along the river, to the passengers' great relief. as it leaves the port, two barges come alongside the ship to form a water convoy. there are now 1700 people onboard and the ngbemani has essentially become a floating town. there's no water or electricity on this beast, and every inch of the ship is taken up as living quarters, making it difficult to move around onboard. this guy kindly gives us a tour of the ship's make-shift bathroom. it takes balls of steel to even contemplate going for a number two. the river congo looks calm almost placid, but looks can be deceiving. the crew are constantly on the lookout for hidden dangers, this river sweeps along debris and tree trunks that could pierce the hull of the