Bolivian Boatbuilders Share Ancient Craft

Indigenous craftsmen from Lake Titicaca in Bolivia are helping North American adventurer Phil Buck realize his dream: to cross the Pacific in a reed boat. They're using traditional materials and techniques to build the boat.
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[@debe.1868]

Grew up with Phil, proud of him...go Brother!!

[@mistermood4164]

now that's dedication

[@HiNinqi]

What became of this project? Hunting for info now, but i just keep finding more videos like these or article pointing to videos like these.

[@dkjr34]

Better be on the look out for tidal waves and storms

[@JacobthePoshPotato]

Thor Heyerdahl would be proud.

[@aux1z11]

How long can a weed boat float

[@henriklarsen8193]

How is this not a reailty documentary show aready?? "We'll sail across an ocean...on reeds"!!!

[@Henbot]

Well I think the technology would of been more then present, it doesnt mean they actually would by default succeed in their journey. Sure a lot of people that tried probably died

[@luissar32]

yeah... shure... because bolivian know a lot about oversea sailing... right?

[@yhosaineprieto9632]

search and read a little be more and u'll find out interestin' data abt ancient cultures settled around here (highlands) ;)

[@MariaGomez-kw7fl]

Yhosaine Prieto I agree! Do a little bit more research and you’ll be surprised with our history :)

[@salvatornado]

there were no survivors

[@Snailman3516]

I've got a bad feeling about this...

[@gotellthem2099]

This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil John 3:19

[@askmehow20]

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