Times of the Islands Summer 2016
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
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getting to know<br />
Clockwise from top: Mario Rigby is at <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rnmost tip <strong>of</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn Africa, where <strong>the</strong> view, <strong>the</strong> smell, and <strong>the</strong> sensation were incredible.<br />
After <strong>the</strong> New Year, Mario walked through forest, jungle, and sand dunes to reach Port Elizabeth. Along <strong>the</strong> way, he experienced <strong>the</strong> world’s<br />
highest bungee jump!<br />
Crossing Africa Update<br />
The journey from Cape Town to Mozambique.<br />
Compiled by Claire Parrish ~ Photos By Mario Rigby<br />
Mario Rigby, <strong>the</strong> 30 year-old Turks & Caicos Islander–German–Canadian, has made <strong>the</strong> front cover <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
South African Daily Dispatch and South Cape Forum. These and o<strong>the</strong>r publications are covering his solo<br />
expedition by foot across <strong>the</strong> entire African continent (from Cape Town, South Africa to Cairo, Egypt),<br />
to “overcome <strong>the</strong> unknown” by pushing <strong>the</strong> outer limits <strong>of</strong> his body and mind. Mario has crossed South<br />
Africa and aims to continue <strong>the</strong> 12,000 km journey across Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda<br />
(possibly), Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt. He sleeps at <strong>the</strong> homes <strong>of</strong> strangers (whe<strong>the</strong>r couch surfers<br />
or farmers), at backpacker hostels, or camps in <strong>the</strong> wild using his tent.<br />
<strong>Times</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Islands</strong> <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2016</strong> 15
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