Back in August of 1962 National Geographic published an article that today laments the rarity of the true explorer, the adventurer. It could be considered “trendy” or “hipster” at this present moment in human existence but the application of a label would only spur a superficial understanding of the brevity of calling one an explorer, or even a pioneer. The World is not unaccustomed to humans leaving foot-prints in its surface-the act of travel has been pioneered-but the manner in which these explorers managed to set a different course was truly blazed. A path that this current generation has lost sight of thanks to the rapid expansion of the internet, telephone, or should I just say technology. 

      The story is about the adventures of a husband and wife island hopping the Indonesian Lesser Sundas (a chain of islands stretching from Bali to Timor). The couple travel by means of a “seagoing Jeep”, one that serves as both a car, and a boat-getting 150 miles at sea, with a respectable 750 miles on land. The Jeep (Tortuga II) may not be the most environmentally friendly but to just consider the possibilities-the adventure. The travelers document their experiences with the all but forgotten 35mm film camera that defines the meaning of photography as well as the dark ages, not to mention a typewriter that can be set up on the sands of a beach to fixate the scribbles of the notebook. Maybe its the thought of being able to explore the world in a car that is not restricted to the confines of land, allowing one to truly see everything. Better yet, perhaps its being able to see it and experience it with someone you love. Who am I kidding, we all love to dream. 

truly wonderful

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head to the mountains when it rains and enjoy the snow. Explore LC

it really is a jeep thing. she’s the best. 

its a pleasure to be your driver. 

beach trip

i don’t normally reblog, well this 

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