Going to the jungle

[Gandalf]

I was thinking more like Thailand, Cambodia or Vietnam. Somewhere not too fat out of reach for me. I can't be doing with south america, just too far and my massive flight to England is still in my head. I can't face 24 hours on the road with no sleep. 5 hours on a plane is fine though.

[generalbulldog]

Miles are you expecting to do something similar like this white guy on his trip to the jungles? Taking in the sights and meeting inhabitants there?

[Gandalf]

Haha very funny video, I laughed a few times. No, I just want to live out a bit of an Indiana Jones fantasy really.

[VictorCharlie]

I have an ominous feeling that any trip Miles and I would take through the jungle would be much more "Heart of Darkness" than Indiana Jones.

[Gandalf]

I have an ominous feeling that any trip Miles and I would take through the jungle would be much more "Heart of Darkness" than Indiana Jones.

I'm a nice enough chap really, it would be a laugh. I don't care for politics or any of that nonsense when marching through thick foliage.

[VictorCharlie]

On a serious note if you ever were going to do something like this purchase a good pair of boots. Garmont makes a great pair that I personally wear. Then start doing ruck marches with a 35+ pound load. Tacitcal Tailor makes a great rucksack. Start with 3 miles and work up to 12 miles. A man's feet and back have to be conditioned to humping weight for long periods of time and distance. I've seen blisters and soft feet take the starch out of some pretty tough men.

[Andre]

On a serious note if you ever were going to do something like this purchase a good pair of boots. Garmont makes a great pair that I personally wear. Then start doing ruck marches with a 35+ pound load. Tacitcal Tailor makes a great rucksack. Start with 3 miles and work up to 12 miles. A man's feet and back have to be conditioned to humping weight for long periods of time and distance. I've seen blisters and soft feet take the starch out of some pretty tough men.

:-) I didnt know the navy went bush.

[mattboxingfan]

deliverance.jpg.....

[BIG H]

I haven't made any final plans yet but basically want to explore a jungle. I was just wondering if anyone had explored a jungle before or had any pointers. I am thinking of going to one somewhere in South East Asia, it seems a number of those countries have jungle habitats and tribes people which is something I find quite fascinating. I don't want some package thing, but at the same time I don't want to be wandering around completely alone with only a machete for company.

So, my question of the day. Has anyone ever been to the jungle? Any stories or pointers about jungle exploration?

Quite a few, but now I prefer a shaven haven

[Ghost]

[Ghost]

For those wanting company in the swamp

[Gandalf]

For those wanting company in the swamp

Exactly, if I'm going to the jungle I want that car!

[Andre]

For those wanting company in the swamp

Exactly, if I'm going to the jungle I want that car!

theres a car in the pic

[Gandalf]

Well, I'm going to do it. I set off on friday so will likely not be back here for 10 days or so. I have my camera ready to take lots of pictures. The good thing is that I will likely stop drinking which Ouma really wants me to do. I don't think there are going to be many pubs up there. All in all I am terrified as I have no idea what I am getting myself into.

So, if I don't return here alive, I want you guys to know that I love you very deeply (in a non gay way obviously). I suppose it's going to be an adventure and I might get to see a monkey or something. But if I get bitten by a snake then I guess I am fucked. I've watched a lot of Austin Stevens but I've never actually handled or confronted a snake. It could be all wrong.

[generalbulldog]

Well, I'm going to do it. I set off on friday so will likely not be back here for 10 days or so. I have my camera ready to take lots of pictures. The good thing is that I will likely stop drinking which Ouma really wants me to do. I don't think there are going to be many pubs up there. All in all I am terrified as I have no idea what I am getting myself into.

So, if I don't return here alive, I want you guys to know that I love you very deeply (in a non gay way obviously). I suppose it's going to be an adventure and I might get to see a monkey or something. But if I get bitten by a snake then I guess I am fucked. I've watched a lot of Austin Stevens but I've never actually handled or confronted a snake. It could be all wrong.

So is it Thailand?