forever from everything you had known once." so conrad described the congo after piloting steam ships in the early days of belgian colonialism. i've had something of a multi-decade obsession with the congo. it's been kind of a, a personal dream, if you will, to travel the congo river. and now, for better or worse, i get that chance. we've rented a trusty vessel, and i shall dub thee the captain willard. all right, did you maggots load the chickens? finding food along the way, it's anticipated, will be a challenge. refrigeration of any kind is impossible. okay. well, i'm psyched. my dream has finally come true. [ speaking foreign language ] >> anthony: blocked by officials? this could be months. okay. let the probing begin.