I don't remember when I first discovered Thor Heyerdahl and his Kon-Tiki expedition, but it made quite the impression on me. I read books -in particular Heyerdahl's own- and made them available to my kids when they were young. So exciting! It turns out Heyerdahol was wrong... but still, what an adventure!
There's a documentary from 2012 here:
The voyage began on this date in 1947. There's a museum.
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...a bit too adventurous for me.
ReplyDeleteReading about it and watching documentaries are my level of excitement. Heading out on that little boat? I don't think so lol
DeleteThis is such an exciting topic. And I have seen this documentary too. That is also exciting-ha-ha-ha. You picked a good one today. Happy Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteI've always been fascinated by people who head out like this. A Great Adventure!
DeleteI think we saw a program about Heyerdahl and I know we had the book.
ReplyDeleteIt was a big deal!
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DeleteMy brothers a little older than I am and was required to read the Kon-Tiki in High school. Maybe I'll seek it out at the library.
ReplyDeleteIt was an exciting adventure well told.
DeleteThat was certainly a very brave expedition. Not only to live to tell about it, but win recognition for it, too.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. I'd've died, of course, but I was never brave enough or wealthy enough or well-connected enough to try ;)
DeleteThis was indeed very exciting. I always admire explorers and discoverers. Valerie
ReplyDeleteYes, to set off hoping to prove it could be done... so exciting!
DeleteI heard about this when I was young. Named my first chihuahua Teki--yes, I spelled it wrong--LOL! ;)
ReplyDeletelol You gave him a name honoring the expedition :) That's what counts.
DeleteI remember the book, which was very good. Not my journey, that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteI'm too risk-averse to try it.
DeleteI have read the book and have seen this film. Both very good.
ReplyDeleteI'd actually forgotten about them 'til I came across this "anniversary". Fond memories :)
DeleteWow, so very brave and such an achievement 😀. Happy wishes! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed at what people like this can do :)
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