Sessions in this series are led by passionate voyagers who share their journeys to faraway (and not so faraway) lands—perfect for armchair travelers or seasoned globetrotters looking for their next adventure.
Jan. 31 Adventures in Central and South America
In 1969, OLLI member Bob White started out on his 25,000-mile trip from the Arctic Circle to the bottom of South America, in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego. Along the way, he crossed the Straits of Magellan, camped in Machu Picchu when it was still jungle and hiked up to Huayna Pichu. He faced bandits, was tossed in jail in Mendoza and shared the radio broadcast of the moon landing with indigenous tribes. Come and hear about the ride of a lifetime.
Feb. 14 Lions and Tigers and Mares, Oh My!
Al Davis, entrepreneur, retired professor and traveler to 99 countries, shares experiences from three adventures: a study of animal behavior while tracking lions on foot in Zambia; an ethical dilemma encountered while meeting Bengal tigers in Nepal; a cultural experience while drinking warm mare’s milk while living with nomads in Mongolia. The presentation touches on the culture, environment and history of these places, describes problems encountered and features lots of photos.
Feb. 28 Sleeping in Strange Places
As Al Davis and his wife travel the world, they find themselves sleeping in some pretty weird places, including Antarctica’s ice, in a reverse zoo in Botswana, and with indigenous tribes in central Guyana. Davis discusses cultural, environmental and historical aspects, problems encountered and solved and shares plenty of photos.
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