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WE WERE SHIPWRECKED ON AN ISLAND IN THE AMAZON 😦 | Ecuador #152 - Chez Team
27 août 2023 · 20 min · 19K vues · Amazonas
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Two travelers navigate a 30-kilometer stretch of the Amazon River in Ecuador using an inflatable kayak, departing from Puerto Misahuallí. They maintain an average speed of 10 kilometers per hour, occasionally reaching 17 kilometers per hour in faster currents.5:50 To manage weight for potential land-based extraction, they carry minimal gear, including a tarp for sun and rain protection.4:49 A sudden tropical storm with high winds and cold temperatures forces them to abandon their planned route and camp on a sandy island.10:31 They evaluate the site for flood risk by observing water levels and marking the shoreline, mindful of previous experiences where rising water levels threatened their camp.13:45 The island lacks significant wildlife, though the crew remains cautious of potential snakes and nocturnal insects.17:08 They secure the kayak to vegetation and establish a monitoring system to check for rising water throughout the night.15:44 The expedition highlights the necessity of local knowledge regarding river hazards and the unpredictability of tropical weather when planning remote river transits.
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