Muchinga Feasibility Studies ~ Still Moments Volume II

Engineer Fabio having lunch @ Mwomboshi near MPS ~ 25/6/2011

Geologist Cacia @ Lunch time June 2011

Geologist Cacia, Engineer Francesco, NMK and Engineer Katongo June 2011

NMK, Engineer Birindelli, Engineer Pietrangeli and Engineer Fabio ~ 26 June 2011

Geologist Cacialini and Me @ LPS in the Insaka enjoying some cold Mosi Lager

Security was a necessity.

Shiwaana, Fabio, Cacialini, Antonio and Engineer Birindelli near Mulungushi Boat Club

Engineers Birindelli, Lino, Alberto, Kamanga and Chibwe @ Mita Hills Dam Intake Tower ~22 Nov 2010

Lino, Nathan and Marianeve @ Muchinga Escarpment ~ 22 July 2011

En-route to Muchinga.. Crossing the Mkushi River

Dr. Pontillo (Hydraulic and hydrology expert), Lino and geologist Cacia analyzing rock specimens at the future Mkushi Dam while I look on..

The sleeping quarters inside a tent @ Muchinga Escarpment

The convoy on the way to Muchinga

Marianeve crossing the Mkushi River. The make shift bridge was constructed by Lino and Edmo.

This was after crossing a part of a river where we couldn't find any logs for a makeshift bridge.

Lino and Edmo constructing a bridge ~ 10 July 2011

The geologist crosses the bridge.

Era ora cibo!! Supper at Muchinga Escarpment ~21 July 2011

Lino and Marianeve getting ready for the walk.

At Mita Hills Dam ~ 22 Nov 2010

Mr. Pasqualino Serrao at Mita Hills Dam

Those days when you wish you could walk on water ~ 9 July 2011

Geologist Cacia crossing the Mkushi River.

On Mkushi River with Davide and Lino

Lunch at the Timber houses. Rest in peace Robert (Bob) Ndesaula.

Body Mubili driving to Muchinga

At Chief Chembe's village in Luano Valley ~ 16 Nov 2010

Davide, Lino and me on the Mkushi Bridge

Me, Engineer Chibwe and Edmo (Human GPS) 15 Nov 2010

The camp site on top of Muchinga Escarpment

Gearing up for the walk.

Engineers Chibwe and Kamanga at Mkushi Dam site exchanging notes.11/11/2010

Dr. Pontillo during the crossing.

Mubili, Davide and Engineer Chibwe.

NMK and Engineer Kamanga after climbing up the Muchinga escarpment. 550m vertical height!! I deserve to sweat like I was playing Rugby.

Muchinga Feasibility Studies ~ Still Moments Volume I

Part of the Muchinga Team at The Future Mkushi Dam Site

Engineer Fabio (an Italian Mechanical Engineer) takes a ride in our version of a roller coaster at Mulungushi Power Station ~ 6/24/2011

Geologist A. Cacialini @ The Future Mkushi Dam Site

Engineer Antonio Pietrangeli points out the possible location of Mkushi Dam. I will treasure this moment for a long time to come and for meeting this man.

Geologist Cacia, Geo-technical Engineer Davide, Engineer Kamanga and Mr Kondwani near Mkushi Dam Site. 15 Nov 2010

Engineer F.C. Chibwe and GIS Engineer Pasqualino Serrao

NMK, Lino and Davide @ Kandulwe

Lino, Davide and Cacia relaxing at Lunsemfwa timber houses after a field study ~ 16/11/2010

Maintenance Engineer Evaristo Katongo explaining the mechanical part of things to Mechanical Engineer Fabio ~ MPS 6/24/2011

Lino and me near Mkushi Dam Site

Mr. Edmond Musonda our human GPS. "Aka boss kamwana ka Mkushi so tupitile kuno lubali!" Talking about a tributary of the River Mkushi. Big up old man, you did us proud and the work was easier with you around.

A view from on top to possible Muchinga Power House. 550m vertical drop and it was all about walking, climbing, crawling and sweating. 

Lino Serrao on Mkushi River.

Thanks to Mr. Mulenga Kachelo of Bells and Bells (Z) Ltd for the free airtel modem and for recognizing my art.
Note that more pictures will be added to this log as soon as I can.  Mr. Birindelli and Dr. Marianeve Pontillo, I have not forgotten your good works. Look out for Volume II.

Warm regards,

NMK