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Sail forth longfellow6/11/2023 ![]() in finding out 'what life was like in corners of the world that do not always make it into our headlines' and in capturing the character and foibles of the people who inhabit them. Praise for Walking the Nile : An Amazon Best Book of the Month "Wood's interest, as well as his talents as a writer, lie. An inimitable tale of survival, resilience, and sheer willpower, Walking the Nile is an inspiring chronicle of an epic journey down this lifeline of civilization. As Wood walks on, often joined by local guides who help him to navigate foreign languages and customs, Walking the Nile maps out African history and contemporary life. As well as recounting his triumphs, like escaping a charging hippo and staving off wild crocodiles, Wood's gripping account recalls the loss of Matthew Power, a journalist who died suddenly from heat exhaustion during their trek. He traversed sandstorms, flash floods, minefields, and more, becoming a local celebrity in Uganda, where a popular rap song was written about him, and a potential enemy of the state in South Sudan, where he found himself caught in a civil war and detained by the secret police. Like his predecessors, Wood camped in the wild, foraged for food, and trudged through rainforest, swamp, savannah, and desert, enduring life-threatening conditions at every turn. He followed the Nile for nine months, over 4,000 miles, through six nations-Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, the Republic of Sudan, and Egypt-to the Mediterranean coast. Starting in November 2013 in a forest in Rwanda, where a modest spring spouts a trickle of clear, cold water, Wood set forth on foot, aiming to become the first person to walk the entire length of the fabled river. English writer, photographer, and explorer Levison Wood continues that tradition, and Walking the Nile is the captivating account of his remarkable and unparalleled Nile journey. From Alexander the Great and Nero, to Victorian adventurers David Livingstone, John Hanning Speke, and Henry Morton Stanley, the river has enticed many into wild adventures. Now get ready for the July poll, which will be coming soon.The Nile, one of the world's great rivers, has long been an object of fascination and obsession. You’ve given us a lot to think about and touched our hearts. Thank you again to everyone who participated in June’s poll. This month’s winners of a $25 Amazon gift card are…may I have the envelope please…congratulations goes to Cary Wagner and Dennis Robbins! Please email me to collect your prize. It could change your life! The Winners Are… If you haven’t had a chance to read all of the great responses, I recommend that you check them out. And we’re totally on board with Jonathan Cauthorn’s stock tips (if you had purchased $1,000 of Apple stock in 2002 it would be worth about $95,000 today). There were also some funny responses, like Johnny ~R’s commandment: “NEVER MARRY!!!!!” (we’re sorry to hear that Johnny…was the honeymoon good at least?). No matter how hard you try!" - Cary Wagner “The path to success has mountains and valleys, but it all depends on how you react to the situation that truly defines you as a person.” – Logan Poe.Be patient, success will come with hard work.” - Dennis Robbins “Treat everyone you meet with respect and caring.There were also some really wise suggestions that rivaled Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (at least in our humble opinion). Travel to discover other cultures and meet new people.Make smart financial decisions - and avoid risky ones.Pursue your educational goals and stay in school.Enjoy your life more, take nothing for granted and live each day to the fullest.It seems there were five main types of advice that you would give to your younger selves if given the chance: That was the inspiration for June’s poll question, and as usual the responses from our community did not disappoint! Your Advice ![]() Sometimes it’s helpful and even therapeutic to take a moment and reflect on our unique personal history, and to imagine what momentous career advice we would give our younger selves if we had the chance. The past is the past, and unlike the folks on Star Trek or Family Guy, we can’t turn back the clock and change anything (at least not yet). Those are indeed sage words, and we should take them to heart. Go forth to meet the shadowy future without fear and with a manly heart.” The famous 19th century poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once said: “Look not mournfully into the past, it comes not back again.
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