Liberian Rainforest Explorer Shares Journey with Inverness Audience
Explorer Jude Kriwald will share his African rainforest journey with a talk at Inverness Royal Academy on October 5. The event is part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme. Kriwald's documentary, Alone Across Gola, captures his three-month cycling trip from Senegal to Liberia, where he navigated through the Gola rainforest, abandoned during Liberia's civil war.
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Jude Kriwald's talk will take audiences through his solo cycling journey and self-documented expedition through Liberia's rainforest. The event is open to the public, with tickets available through the RSGS website or at the door. The talk aims to explore the deeper question of what drives individuals to seek meaning through adventure.
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The event offers an opportunity for the public to learn about Jude Kriwald's experiences and the challenges he faced during his expedition. The talk may inspire others to pursue their own adventures and explore the world's wildernesses. The event is also a chance for the community to come together and engage with a fascinating story.
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The expedition posed significant risks to Jude Kriwald's safety, including navigating through dense vegetation and fallen trees. The event may also raise questions about the impact of human presence on remote wildernesses like the Gola rainforest. The talk does not address the current situation in Liberia's rainforest.
- Jude Kriwald will share his African rainforest journey with a talk at Inverness Royal Academy on October 5.
- The event is part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People programme.
- Kriwald's documentary, Alone Across Gola, captures his three-month cycling trip from Senegal to Liberia.
- Inverness CourierExplorer Jude Kriwald returns to Inverness to share African rainforest journey with talk
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