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‘It’s been a while’: hero’s welcome for UK man after 28-year walk across the world (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] 26 points 1 week ago (8 children)

Yes, actually.

He crossed the Bering Strait into Russia when it was frozen, but due to geopolitics he had to swim across the Caspian.

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  • [–] 10 points 1 week ago (7 children)

    That's not walking!

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  • [–] 13 points 1 week ago (6 children)

    His rule was “no transportation” since he knew he’d probably have to swim some parts.

    I’m just amazed he made it through the Darien Gap

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  • [–] 1 point 1 week ago (5 children)

    I would have allowed rowboats, personally. It's still moving under your own power.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 week ago (3 children)

    With this logic, he could have bicycled.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 week ago (2 children)

    Nah, too much complex machinery help. A rowboat is just some wood to sit in and a paddle to push against the water, not a system of wheels and chains designed to move faster with less effort.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 week ago (1 child)

    Your argument is different from moving under your own power. Still, i think you’re drawing arbitrary lines for a challenge. Because a boat also enables you to move faster with less effort.

    Frankly even shoes do that.

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