There are few experiences in my life that have taken me by awe than being in the presence of one of human's closest ancestors. For those of us that have witnessed mountain gorillas in their habitat will understand how fortunate and lucky we are. This one took me on an unexpected emotional journey - one with gratitude, joy and thrill but also with sadness, shame and vengeance as the conservationist in me kicks in due to the destruction we have caused, not only for these endangered mountain gorillas, but for the wider biodiversity.