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Originally Posted by minimog 401  I must say I am surprised by all the negative reactions. I guess this guy really struck a nerve here. I thought the Unimog crowd was a little more accepting and if anything would be full of helpful idea's and suggestions. |
I can see why people may react although the situations I'm thinking of haven't been raised. If you read up on Stephen Stewarts travels or the Expedition Portal, and I assume many here have, you'll be aware that South America is teeming with travellers, both old and young and mostly in mid range or less expedition vehicles, motor or push bikes etc. Its hard to take seriously someone who is looking at equipping themselves with Armoured vehicles, travelling with Irish Wolfhounds (we used to breed them) and the like.
Yes, help and advice is usually forthcoming from this forum but you usually have to do some legwork yourself. The comments I've seen sofar indicate that there is a lot more to do.