Adventure in a tin can


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August 20th 2007
Published: August 20th 2007
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The immigration officer looked up from the Brazilian passport he was leafing thru. His eyes were still red but they registered surprise to see us back again so quickly. He had stamped us out to Brazil only three days before. Again, we got preferential treatment before the file of waiting Brazilians and while he stamped us back in into Guyana he complained about working non-stop since 7 am. It was ... Read Full Entry



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Shanna's contributionShanna's contribution
Shanna's contribution

Collecting anything to make a ramp
Shanna\Shanna\
Shanna\

Collecting anything to make a ramp
Scouring the forests for ramp materialScouring the forests for ramp material
Scouring the forests for ramp material

Collecting anything to make a ramp
Wood for rampWood for ramp
Wood for ramp

Collecting anything to make a ramp
Wood for rampWood for ramp
Wood for ramp

Collecting anything to make a ramp
Wood for rampWood for ramp
Wood for ramp

Collecting anything to make a ramp
Push back after Take OnePush back after Take One
Push back after Take One

Left wheels stuck in the mud
Helping handsHelping hands
Helping hands

Manpower needed
Unhelpful bunchUnhelpful bunch
Unhelpful bunch

The guys in yellow were driving another vehicle. All they did was laugh at and critize our efforts to build the ramp. After we finally got over, then they decided to use our ramp. SHAME ON YOU!!
Walking uphillWalking uphill
Walking uphill

The bus had no power
Sliding backwardsSliding backwards
Sliding backwards

Bus slides uncontrollably backwards on Devils hill



20th August 2007

Journal
Dear Viper and Shanna, Looking forward to your journal every time. Its getting rougher every time. Greetings from Curacao, Nico
21st August 2007

thrills
now that's the kinda thrills i've come to expect from travelling in the bush! :D. Shanna we're the same kinda women. get out and start chopping.
23rd August 2007

Oh My
Oh boy..what and adventure that was. It is said that what does not kill makes you stronger. I am happy that you guys came out of this one in one piece. This is like an adventure story...I am imaptiently waiting to see what our characters get into next....LOL
23rd August 2007

Adventure in a tin can
I was wondering at first why they would park the "Tin Can" on the logs but after reading the blog and going tru the jungle that explained it all. That really was an adventure in a Tin Can. You guys are amazing. Hang in there!
11th November 2007

Woman with a very big knife
I watched the video of the bus stuck on the tree. My favorite part was that while the bus was trying to drive up the ramp, Shanna is still walking around with a machete in her hand! What a trooper! Shanna, you looked a bit attached to the thing. Vibert you might have to buy Shanna a machete for Christmas when you all get back. :P

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