Archive for the ‘ Thoughts ’ Category
Ready, set…go!
16 Sep 1:25 am by Mark Kalch Category: Miscellaneous, The Expedition, Thoughts
Well its here…the beginning of our journey source 
to sea. I cannot truthfully call it the beginning of the expedition because how can you define that? Was it when we landed in Lima? We have been through so much over the last 2 weeks that it could easily be the start. Was it when we started really putting in the endless days of route planning, sponsorship proposals, web design? Why not? I can say that in 2 days we will have heavy packs on our backs and we will be trekking towards the summit of Nevado Mismi and the ultimate source of the Amazon River!
We arrived in Arequipa yesterday after a 14 hour bus ride from Lima. The day before we spent the entire day from 10am to 10pm attempting to extract our long delayed gear from Peruvian customs. Nathan and Petronio did all the hard work, talking and being frustrated as expected. In the end we had our gear and in a relatively speedy fashion. Again, Petronio came to the fore!
Three Men and a Lima
06 Sep 2:11 pm by Nathan Welch Category: The Expedition, Thoughts
Well the good news is the team all arrived safe & sound into Lima, Peru and that’s where it comes to an abrupt end. 
We’ve had a few pre-expedition dilemmas that have put us on the back foot. It has however provided Phil the opportunity to investigate the local cuisine…
Peru earthquake
17 Aug 4:56 am by Mark Kalch Category: Miscellaneous, The Expedition, Thoughts
A powerful earthquake has struck Peru’s southern coast, killing hundreds and injuring thousands. The government has declared a state of emergency for the region.
The towns which took the full force of the earthquake in Peru include Ica, Pisco and Chincha. These towns lie about 500km NW from where the team is due to begin their trek in under a month.
It’s times like these, with so much sadness and devastation that put into perspective our little jaunt.
If you are so inclined please help out by donating to the NGO of your choosing. Oxfam do good work.
Expedition fundage
05 Aug 6:27 pm by Mark Kalch Category: Miscellaneous, The Expedition, Thoughts
I am currently making my way through, with great excitement, Wilfred Thesiger’s autobiography, The Life of My Choice. This book follows the life and explorations of Thesiger, the great British eccentric explorer, renowned for his travels through some of the most inaccessible places on earth. Suffice to say, he led a life to be remembered.
His first major expedition at the age of twenty-three was to Northern Ethiopia’s Danakil region. Even now a pretty sketchy place to go to (just ask my mate Pete!). Keep in mind this was 1933! (more…)
Quick expedition update!
05 Aug 6:23 am by Mark Kalch Category: Miscellaneous, The Expedition, Thoughts
Thanks for all the best wishes the team has received in the week since the new site has gone live. They are much appreciated and help push the team through some tough and stressful times throughout the preparation period of the expedition.
Things are going absolutely flat out! Nathe has informed me that finally our boat is through customs and should be in his eager hands as I write this post. Finally he can start fitting our custom-built oar frame for size. Good luck Nathe!
Being away for the time being from the main expedition prep area in Australia means some anxious moments regarding delivery of gear. I do know as of last week our bomber cases from Storm Case have arrived safe and sound. Stoked! Also making it to the prep location are an awesome selection of knives from another of our great sponsors, Benchmade. These knives are top of the line quality cutlery! (more…)
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