At the age of 34, Ed Stafford has just become the first man to walk the length of the Amazon river, in South America, from the source (the summit of Nevado Mismi, in Peru) to the sea. This makes a total of 6500 km, that he started to walk on 2nd April 2008. He reached its ultimate goal, the mouth of the river in Brazi, on 9th August 2010, after 859 days of walking. "It's amazing to be here, it proves we can do anything!", he was pleased to say on his arrival.
Attacked by scorpions, locked in tribes and even accused of murder: his journey has not been easy. Carrying a satellite phone and a laptop in his luggage, he kept reporting his adventures on his blog and on Twitter, with the aim of using his expedition to educate its readers about the dangers that threaten the Amazon rainforest and its inhabitants.
Stafford now uses his experience to inspire and motivate people to achieve their own personal goals, and to show that it is possible to succeed, no matter which seemingly insurmountable hardship we are faced to. “My aim is to inspire others and to make people feel that they have a connection to the Amazon, its wonders and its problems. I also hope to motivate others to believe they can achieve their dreams, by listening to my story of what it took to strive to become the first man ever to walk the entire length of the Amazon River.”
He will not benefit of a return to normal life for very long, since he already planned to conduct another expedition in September 2011. Good luck, Ed Stafford!
It has a number of people that nothing can stop them when it concerns their deepest convictions! I now have a lot to meditate, and batteries of positivity to recharge!
Thank you, Eric. Maybe I am throwing you some strings, but you just thrown me a whole skein right there! ;)
Thank you Hana, for shining and for sending me your good vibes!
Thank you SuperForest, ‘cause I can always count on you to make me see things clearer!
IN STRENGHT AND HOPE,
Marie-Eve
...and special thanks goes to Miss sunshine girl, Marie-Eve!! Remember, you are an awesome being as well :D Yes, his expedition is extremely adventurous and inspiring. You know why he's shining so well? Because he knows what he loves to do. Everything comes out from heart would be so energetic...It magnetize all the good things around :)
ReplyDeleteKeep smiling! Watch Tricia's hip circles!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCq0iVVjj6E&playnext=1&videos=89SvMAN7C0c
Have a lovely day :)
Love and gratitude,
Hanabanana
Dearest Hanabanana, :P
ReplyDeleteYou made me smile wide this afternoon! Many thanks for the tip: doing hips circles felt damn good!! I will remind this!
Have a wonderful one too!
Much love,
~ Marie