The congolese friend who gave me a lift to Goma was actually the owner of Hotel Ubumwe in Gisenyi on the rwandan side. When he wanted to visit a friend he agreed to take me with him over the border.
Afterwards relaxing near the lake shore at this nice restaurant. We two were the only guests. It definitely looked above average even by european standarts. What a sharp contrast to the apocalyptic surrounding. The lawn was almost english style...
Food was excellent, indeed.
There is also a bar open in the evening.
Favorite Dish: Congolese Primus and comme toujours: "brochettes de chevres"
Updated Jun 15, 2004
Gisenyi to Goma can be done by foot or bicycle-taxi ($0.25 one way to/from border).
Starting from Kigali (capital Rwanda) there are express minibuses to Goma (ca. $3)
Exploring Goma is best done by foot, and excursions out of town by off-the-road motorbike-taxi (I paid $10 for 2 bikes/2 hours).
Updated Jun 12, 2003
The eruption and the aftermath have been recorded on videotape, partly from the ground partly from helicopter.
It's a copy of an amateur video, so quality is not like BBC, but it's still worth watching/buying.
You may also be allowed to watch the video in the shop if you're not fancy to buy it. The owner is very friendly and eager to tell about everything concerning Goma.
Besides, the shop has a huge collection of Congolese musictapes, ranging from traditional to modern ragga/rap style.
The shop is really worth a visit!!!
What to pay: The videotape (VHS) should cost $8 - $10; musictapes $1
Updated Jun 12, 2003
Address: Ask around
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