Whether you are bucaneering round the world setting standards for exploration and discovery or you need a bit of a life change - the spirit of adventure spurs you to lands new and exotic. Our trip involves travelling through several countries - even continents of the world and at relevant points following some of William Dampier´s journeys and pausing to visit places he frequented and then recorded his fantastic discoveries of flora and fauna in the time of pirates and mutineers. 1670-1715 ish!
2007 -8 will be our time frame and the first leg of this slightly more luxurious voyage is Buenos Aires Argentina! After a brief sojourn in this passionate and cosmopolitan city we have ventured to the northern tip to the formidable Iguazu Falls, where three great countries meet at the joining of rivers to create the largest waterfall in the Americas - Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. On the Tropic of Capricorn Iguazu is in the rainforest jungle where temperatures in March hit 32 degrees C and humidity is between 85-100% - yeah- HOT! So tripping along the walkway right upto the top edge of the Devils Throat and being soaked from the voluminous clouds of spray from the torrents of brown river water is a welcome respite and a gratifying experience! The boat ride into the base of the fall was even wetter and better but no cameras could be used! The truck drive back though the jungle helped dry our clothes a little and then a quick tarte dulce de leche to replenish the spirits!
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Well, here it is, the much awaited charter of the unknown land beyond Henley on Thames. We have learned already of the great waters that also exist far, far from the Thames.And the game, they call 'football'(what is that)?? Our intrepid explorers of the 21st Century are out there, alone and more importantly together! Mapping the future of any dim-witted enough to follow. Go on my friends, discover and document, discover and document.
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