Amazon

The Amazon (part 1)

2014-11-08T14:11:00+00:00By |

A spotlight burst into life, momentarily panning across the far bank, before returning us to darkness. Adolfo slipped the blade of his hand carved hardwood paddle into molasses coloured water, adjusting the course of our dugout canoe with precision developed over a lifetime plying these waters.

In Praise of the Little Guy

2012-06-05T19:53:00+01:00By |

Have you ever heard of the 'Big 5'? Supposedly the five African animals most difficult and dangerous to hunt on foot. Unfortunately, it's more a marketing term aimed at tourists than anything else.

Science and Expeditions

2014-11-08T14:09:59+00:00By |

Expeditions are about developing an understanding of the environment around you, and frequently - although it might not have been an intended outcome - an understanding of yourself..

Goodbye Milkround

2012-05-14T22:16:15+01:00By |

As an ambitious young undergraduate, I quickly signed up to Milkround on the promise of employment and prospects. A helpful summary of all the graduate jobs I should be applying for..

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