So I told her about a man I used to employ in eastern Zaire as a local guide and translator.

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With a local expert, such as guide Bruno Kuppinger, you can have a true travel adventure.

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Rivera employs a local woman, Rosa Chinchilla, as guide to the park.

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The good news is that the hills are not-that-high and your small group (maximum 14) will be accompanied by professional local cyclist-guide, as well as a support car for those too pooped to pump.

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As UN peacekeepers guide the mothers and babies onto the lorries that will take them to a local hospital, the evacuation suddenly becomes chaotic.

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