The Northernmost point of South America (tough challenge) - EP 68

[@aislingbooks]

Incredible - while admiring the beauty of your hearts and souls 🥰

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

😍😍😍

[@crystalwelch4970]

I don’t know what it is about this particular video, but my eyes were watery by the end of it. Your footage showed a harsh and challenging landscape, yet there was so much connection to the land and the people. You have an eye for beauty and the gift of storytelling. You know how to show the beauty of a place no matter how desolate or unforgiving it can be. ❤Bravo❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Crystal for this kind message. It was a beautiful journey so it was easy to make a beautiful video

[@themissdior1235]

I agree Crystal i cried like a baby.

[@danmoore1811]

Again will say GREAT DRONE FOOTAGE!❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks again Dan! Hahaha that drone is really helping us deliver on the videos

[@nandirouhi6820]

It was Epic! Congratulations! May the Gods of Travelers keep you safe.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank You so much !

[@motoprof3672]

Coffee, cookies and cash - the title of your next book!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

… that is brilliant! Or it would make for a good movie title too …

[@lupitaolson7837]

Knowing Spanish has saved you lots of headaches. I also have a soft heart for the children. When we're in Mexico, I give them money and their faces light up. Thank you again for sharing your educational experience with us. 💖💖

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes you are right! And yes without Spanish you don’t go very far…. It was a great experience

[@henkisa]

two amazing people great video

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you very much for watching!!!

[@CreatorInTrng]

That was special. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you for watching! It really was!

[@alexandral6273]

Quelle patience incroyable vous avez de traverser tous ces blocages ! Vous pouvez être fiers de vous les chéris !

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

C est toujours dur parce que franchement on est un peu mal a l aise de passer avec tout ce qu on a … pas vraiment de Bonne ou de mauvaise reponse

[@alexandral6273]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Je me doute, mais c’est aussi ça qui rend le voyage aussi riche. Toutes ces expériences vous ouvrent l’esprit et les yeux sur ce qu’il se passe sur terre. La réalité du terrain vous fait grandir.

[@radioactivebanana6774]

I love how kind you two are and how calm you are when meeting people and figuring out the situation. It was great how you were prepared for tolls with food items. Your love for humanity shows!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It is always difficult. Cause even what we brought was clearly not enough… we don’t know what is the “right” thing to fox but already asking the question is like a good start

[@davkumi]

Brave lovers! 👩‍❤‍💋‍👨 You both seem to be very "trail wise" and know how to do the right thing to keep going.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you for these kind words! Have a good weekend!

[@davkumi]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Thank you, but here in Israel the weekend is over. 😘 Sunday is the first day of the work week!

[@noodlenoggin70]

I don't know what it is, but there's something about going to the end of something...going as far as you can go...that's just enticing. Whether it's in a country, on a peninsula, on the ocean, or on a continent. I think it speaks to the very core of that human spirit of adventure and exploration that's driven our species since the dawn of time to leave the safety of our huts, our islands, our suburbs, and set out in search of What's Out There. It's what makes us build in Antarctica and what makes us leave footprints on the Moon. This video encapsulates everything about why you are doing this, and why WE as a people do this. It may be hard, but "we do it for the memories."

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

You are right. It is so complex and so inherently human at the same time. Thanks for watching

[@russmartin4189]

Your music choices are great and you guys are pro drone pilots. Buena Vistas! Keep on Truckin as we used to say in the 70's!

[@AmericanAdventuresInJapan]

That was the best decision. Memories stay with you. I’ve been on a few adventures with friends and a schedule to shoot videos and my group didn’t want to do the round trip just to see an area. I lost and had to can the whole day. Now, I make it super clear that I’m shooting videos and this is the plan!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahaha cool! Good choice! Memories are worth gold!

[@mazurstudios]

Your storytelling has really improved. Excellent efforts filming, drone shots, music selections and editing. A dramatic improvement in the last few months. Well done, your effort is paying off.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks a ton James for the motivational words. Let s keep learning!

[@beatrioverland]

Muchos contrastes en la guajira!. Que bueno que pudieron llegar a punta gallinas ❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Gracias beati, un luger hermoso por supuesto

[@johndiaz7240]

We appreciate your empathy you have for the people that live on that road, visitors are there for a short time they more than likely will be there for the rest of their lives.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

You are so right .!

[@themissdior1235]

Well done Mathilde lol you must have had your porridge that morning :) That song i cant remember the name of it but its goes "there ll be days like this mamma said" lol One of those . Never mind you made it! I feel for the people too . What a life living like that. But what can you do. You certainly get your eyes opened . Saying that you are two of the most caring people and i love you for that. Safe journey and see you next week x

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

So kind of you thank you!! 😁 I can’t remember the name of the song… sorrryyyy

[@ronfinch5532]

That’s some sticky mud! Hard to believe people can survive in such a place as that. Really hardy folks.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Really … and they live so far appart from each other as well some time it is hard to believe or even imagine how they gather

[@user-lq9es6wm9s]

I’m amazed at how well you can speak different languages! And your compassion/empathy for others is remarkable. You two are just the best! ❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Speaking different languages is really like super powers we feel. It is so powerful in connecting with others. Thanks a lot for warching

[@johnandree3375]

We enjoyed this video very much. It’s an area of the world we really know nothing about.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks for watching! Yes even for Colombia it feels very unique

[@fgansell]

Thanks for sharing , this is a great video, lovely music, you are inspiring with your views of how to handle these tricky situations , best of luck.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks a lot for watching 😍 and taking the time to leave a comment

[@ldosucowboy3279]

Great recovery from the mud. What a journey. The drone footage showed just how desolate that area is. Your caring and compassion is so apparent. God bless you.🧡

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you for watching. Yes it is a surprising region: as harsh as beautiful

[@aulestiastudio]

Welcome to South America! Enjoy Colombia. Stay long in my country Ecuador. 😊

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you!!!! Oooh we are looking forward to it

[@davegreenwood1663]

Just when i think you can not make a better video .This one pops up AMAZING work thanks.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Wow, thank you! The place was so nice it was almost easy putting that together hahahahah we hope to be able to continue providing good content

[@masz10676]

🤩Nic and Albi. R u jealous Mathilde? ☺️ Wow the journey to NN of SA was interesting w all the pit stops. So glad my angel is watching over y'all. I guess since u r taking Pan Am Hwy u won't go to Belem, Brazil. Had to go there in '83 for moms med flight back to states which cost $36,000 (which we didn't pay). Apparently there r millions of Japanese in SA. Mom was a pastor and teacher in Belem as missionary. Looking forward to next pod. Y'all can get jobs as journalists when done in 3 years. Each one is better than last. 👼

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

That is so nice !!! Thanks a lot. Wow interesting story too, I understand why they did not pay… See you next week!

[@nicoleziegler6112]

What a fantastic accomplishment!!!! And I'm sure not easy dealing with all the tolls and seeing how they survive on so little! You however, are only one vehicle that can't change their circumstances....

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks Nicole. Yes it is not an easy topic. Although we are the ones with so much so that puts a lot in perspective

[@Donneczka1]

Well done Nicco and Mathilde! I think you handled the road blocks well. These people are just trying to survive. You handled them with kindness and respect! It is sad their country does not help them more! You are both so patient! Looking forward to S. American adventures!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It is difficult cause it is clear we have so much in comparison. We asked advice to Colombians to know what to do but we understand people might have different opinions.

[@Donneczka1]

The good thing is that you think about it and ask about it! And you let yourself feel some anger and sadness about it, because it is a serious problem and you are caring people! But you have to move on. You can’t fix it! I have felt the same emotions in different parts of the world when people ask for money. It’s heartbreaking! The world is a fascinating place , but also a place of great inequality. I am retired and I have donated a lot of time to help immigrants in the US. That’s one way I have helped less fortunate people than myself. And I donate money to groups like UNICEF, Red Cross. I think that’s important to do!

[@santiagopayan2531]

No gringo, teh situation is not that simple. Let us handle our own problems.

[@jackmeyers40]

Beautiful area and kudos to you both for helping the folks along the way.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

That was really nothing in view of the needs but a beautiful place and people for sure

[@thehopulusexperience995]

Loving this! Starting to binge watch. Chapeaux and Bonne voyage! Prost.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Gracias! Welcome to the channel! 😍😍😍

[@lyndamarines3656]

❤...your videos always make me feel emotional...the good kind! Love how you embrace all people's and cultures.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much! Emotions are meant to be felt so we re happy if we can have images that transmit something

[@stuartrollings602]

Howdy Albies! Wow! What a excellent video! How you turn bandits into humans with your passion and understanding. And those precious three kids were so happy with y’all! You made a memory they will never forget! Well again you head out and my prayers and Hope ride within the Albatross! Be well! ❤

[@dancarl7126]

Awesome, you guys go to places where no one goes...😃Those little kids in Punta Gaines were absolutely adorable and happy. Great video. I guess I have to tailgate you all the way to Tierra del Fuego? 😂

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yep! All the way to Tierra del Fuego!

[@juanpablogarciaescobar5625]

excelente video, saludos

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Gracias Juan!

[@jeffhampton2767]

You did it!!! You got around the Darien Gap and you made it to Columbia, into the most northern point. Your both are very very brave. I didn't even know there was an area of a Colombia that even look like that. It looked more like Africa. You both get along with everybody you have so much trust in people. You show us areas that most of us have never seen. Hopefully going South you will drive in the areas that are more green and like a jungle. I will be watching for your next video. Great job on the video!!! 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻✌🏻

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We agree! We kept saying how much we felt in the savana. And same we had no idea there were places like this in Colombia. Thanks for the support as usual and have a good weekend

[@jeffhampton2767]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Yes it looks just like the African Savanna. Possibly because South America was attached to Africa millions of years ago. Northern United States and Canada looks a lot like northern Europe. Central United States looks a lot like Central Europe, and Southern United States looks a lot like southern Europe and the northern part of Africa. As far as the terrain is concerned. The UK for instance has rocks that or not in Mainland Europe but are found in eastern Canada and New England. North America Central America and South America were connected to Europe and Africa. I'm sure you already know this, that all the land masses were one continent called Pangea.

[@MrDonJBerg]

I clapped when Mathilde "Pushed" Albo out of the mud, with her hands UP in victory...YOUR channel is far better than cable and being a Patreon member is well worth the couple of bucks to help pay for ALLLLLL the stuff that goes into making these videos. What would I do??? Those people are living in poverty, compared to Nick and Mathilde. To see Albo drive up with the Air Con going is a dream to them and to take care of the kids with simple things is the right thing to do. (Basically they made a JOB for themselves) May not be right, but the question was "What would YOU do?"

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

There s no good answer indeed! Thanks Don!!!

[@ChristopherHarris6005]

Awesome video as always Nick and Matilda. Can't wait for the next adventure. The Northernmost point of South America is a bucket list item.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Now: to the southernmost point !! Hahaah

[@pennygrubbauthor]

Wow, tough challenge indeed! When you had doubts, I wondered if it would be worth going all that way just to come back, but it really seemed that it was just for all that you experienced. And how about Superwoman Mathilde - single-handedly hurling Albo free of the mud trap. Very impressive.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes it is a question always : is it worth the road etc … but we are never disappointed! Hahaha not sure I had a lot to do with the car getting out but well 💪💪💪💪 the myth remains

[@heatherandrews2057]

Fantastic segment, Nick & Mathilde! I try to imagine orchestrating all those shots and drone bits. It must take a lot of planning and retracing of steps. The outcome is amazing. Your interaction with the Colombian people is so sensitive. It’s hard to imagine living in such desolate surroundings. Safe travels and take time to adjust to the change in atmospheric pressure. See you next Saturday.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It really is! We ve been quite sick after spending time in the mountains. After so long at the beach. Thanks a million Heather for your kind words !

[@heatherandrews2057]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Oh no! Sorry to hear you’ve been unwell. Hopefully, you can stay put for a little bit to recover.

[@davidbaker3270]

so nice to see the gorgeous one doing a bit more driving some very hard life been lived in those parts of the world and looks like a lot of really friendly people so pleased to see the out side world you brought and the drone has brought a lot of reality to what is actually there way of life roll on the next good expedition exploras like your good selves

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you David! We shall! Next we go to the mountains!

[@Love_rainy_days]

Guys, Glad to see you tried to be fair with the kids holding ropes across the roads. It's hard to know how to react to this kind of thing.🍬🍬🍭🍭 Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and have fun. Love your channel. Looking forward to seeing more of your South America adventures. Cheers☕☕🤠

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks a lot Rainy days!!! It is always very nice reading you and it is not an easy topic to thanks for understanding! All the best!

[@llabad27]

Great team of two recovering from that mud stuck!Mathilde is such a trooper helping Nick by exerting all her effort pushing the trooper !All mighty strength 💪💪!Good luck once again on this new journey!As usual ,thank you for delivering such heart touching videos!Off you guys go!!!Can’t wait to see you reunite with Cody and Olivia of G’day the Jambo!!😊🙏

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you for watching!!! We actually saw them again just 2 days ago!!!!! 😍😍😍

[@kristensaenz6421]

Oh my gosh the music selections, so perfect. ❤ The ropes! Frustrsting but understandable and seem different than those in Guatemala. I liked the illustration on the lighthouse.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks Kristen! As always it is the best compliment for us. Yes the ropes has a different feel than in Guatemala. Much less intimidating.

[@johnsnake3467]

Found you guys through Eva Zu Beck’s videos. Definitely sticking around

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Welcome to the channel John! thanks a lot for joining us

[@RichardVac]

Thank you! For showing us such a place in Colombia (Punta Gallina) it's incredible how these people survive in the desert, I enjoyed the video thx!😮 ❤❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks Richard for watching. Yes it is pretty special indeed !!

[@RichardVac]

@@NextMeridianExpedition ❤️❤️

[@sandrawenger7921]

Absolutely amazing! I hope you both enjoy making these stunning videos as much as your viewing world enjoys watching them! ❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Sandra 😍😍😍

[@TheOverlandLegend]

Great adventure thanks for sharing everything

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed

[@francoisehollender_franeuro]

Congratulations for filming and editing that well, Mathilde and Nick. Take care!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks Francoise, you too!

[@Turtlefast235]

Fantastic video! and and my most sincere gratitude to you Mathilde & Nick for showcasing a beautiful yet forgotten part of my Colombia, La Guajira, often and sadly ignored by the goverment. I was very touched by your interaction with the indigenous kids, who despite their struggles, only see the beautiful side of life, always with a smile on their inocent faces. Love and happy and safe travels my friends❤💓🚙

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Glad you enjoyed it! It is nice to read your kind words as we were a bit scared to share this video as you never know how people interpret it. Thank you for the support!

[@clupu2]

What a fabulous journey! Your sure are bringing a lot a beauty, peace and positiveness to this life where lots of others are working to to do otherwise! You guys ROCK!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you! You rock!

[@olgachirinos2427]

You guys are awesome keep going Colombia is beautiful I love 💕 Mathilda accent I just love her ❤ be safe and enjoy the country you already crossed my ( Honduras 🇭🇳) I was happy to see you in it..!!! Olga from Chicago

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Olga!!! We will! And we met so many great people in Honduras ! It was really nice discovering the country

[@ursinidaho]

Man, This is an awesome little Movie!!!! I think that you guys are such good souls and that you are not only on an adventure of a lifetime, but a Good Will Towards Humanity Tour. You show us people and places most of us will never see and you make it so interesting. Yes, I couldn't help having some tears when you were playing with the children. That was just beautiful!!! Thank you so much for this beautiful video. Safe travels Nico and Mathilde!❤️❤️❤️

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Those kids were soooo cute we loved they just started to do their movie with the camera 🥹 thanks a lot Ursula

[@moprea19]

Wow!!! I hate you both( just kidding ❤️) I was eating and, especially, you Mathilde with your beautiful heart and soul, when it came to the question of "what would you do?" I started to tear up big tears on my face with a salad and a chicken on front of me. Everthing is about people, isn't it? This was one of the best experience, by far, I watch of both of you on this long trip. Nick, you hair grew back! What a great excape the heavy mud. Love you both, guys!! Please be safe!!! 🤗🤗

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We love you too! Thanks a lot. Yes we always say, a waterfall is just a waterfall a mountain is just a mountain what really stick is people! Lots of kisses!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We love you too! Thanks a lot. Yes we always say, a waterfall is just a waterfall a mountain is just a mountain what really stick is people! Lots of kisses!

[@master19421]

Great to see you in my country, enjoy it.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We loved it! Thanks a lot

[@alisonduflon-deleo6719]

What a fascinating trip.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It really was!

[@gabrielekomann1510]

What a wonderful Video! I love how you share not only your adventures but also your thoughts and doubts and how you try to give an insight into the life of the people there. 😍

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks Gabriele for watching. It was a hard one to decide whether we were sharing this or not cause we did not want to give the wrong impression online. So thanks for understanding !

[@rdrescher]

You guys are brilliant and show us fantastic footage all the time with hands on story telling. Especially the drone footage is brilliant to take us along for the ride. Well done!!!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks so much! We re glad you enjoyed it

[@libbyblackmon885]

Great video guys!! They just get better and better! Thanks for showing us a part of the world that I doubt many people have seen! Stay safe!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks for watching! It is very nice ready you!

[@davidw5629]

Good work!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Badfinger7761]

Congratulations guys! What an achievement to get yourselves and Albo up to that remote north point of Colombia. It takes a vehicle like a Land Rover to do that! Bravo too for your patience with the ropes and the sensitivity you both took with the people who live in that region. 😊 These are just a couple of the many qualities that make your channel so watchable. You guys are great videographers, narrators, drivers, and just all round decent folk. I’m so excited to see what comes next (I have a sneaky suspicion it involves a certain mountain range and Albo having to put his turbo through its paces!!). Wonderful episode Nick and Mathilde - thank you/merci/gracias! ❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks a million badfinger for this kind message!!! Yep yep yep it s a bit hard in albo from there on haha but thank you for taking the time to leave such nice words it is very motivatign

[@marciacoker2968]

Wow so many ropes to get through 😮 glad to see the three children so happy with you both! Visit Venezuela it is open for tourist now and it has Beautiful back country and beaches. Stay safe ❤❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We would love to visit Venezuela but there are still issues with fuel We heard. So maybe in thé future. But definitely on our list!

[@marciacoker2968]

@@NextMeridianExpedition yes, you’re right, I forgot about that. They are waiting up to 6-8 hours in line for fuel 🙈 🤩👋

[@anamsohail8904]

Your adventure keeps getting interesting every time! The dilemma of giving or not giving in to the ropes was tough but you guys made it through! Keep moving forward!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks so much! Yes it is something interesting because people often have strong opinion on this untill one actually faces the situation

[@trippingtheroad_liaandkevin]

What an epic episode, guys! What an adventure!!! Loved the vibes & energy in this episode 👏 It's such a joy following you on this trip!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks so much Lia and Kevin we re glad you liked it !

[@pacobrezel]

This was for me an exeptional nice part of your entire journey. Love how gentle, respectful, self-consious and calm you deal with the local people and the childern. Bon voyage!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for your kind words

[@Karen_richwillo]

Beautiful video in every way.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank yoU !!!

[@sunnmittal]

It’s scary to spend night around such a place behind cactus, if I am in your place I won’t spend night in that area.. It was good to see you guys pulling out Albo out of mud, Way you handled those kids, negotiations… Hats off to you guys ❤ Keep Moving..

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you 💪😍

[@rmetzger7368]

Sad to see that once polished, and shiny, Albatross get all full of sticky mud! All part of your adventure. You seemed to have handled the dozens of "toll booths" quite easily. We wish you well on your journey south. We'll be peeking over your shoulder from Port Angeles, Washington, USA!!! Drive safe, be careful! Can't wait to see what's down your path.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you guys! Yes it promises interesting adventures. But so far we are already in love with Colombia

[@_deividcrypto7749]

Awesome video Guys I ❤ Colombia, I’m from Bogota, if you need anything let me know, Colombia is a place of contrasting things, but with the most warm an beautiful ppl, you have a new follower 🚀

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Awesome thank you! Welcome to the channel! We loved passing by bogota! We ll let you know if anything

[@gr7788]

Love your guys videos your filming is great!!, the attitude you both have. And seeing you guys with such a great connection. And can't forget Albatross of course. 😁

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks so much!! It is super nice reading you

[@ericpillou9389]

Bravo, sacré courage pour ce trip au nord. J’ai pris un peu de retard dans le visionnage des vidéos mais j’ai bien pensé à vous : j’ai vu pas mal de Defender ces 2 dernières semaines passées en Islande. Des beaux mais bien moins beaux qu’Albo.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Waaaaah chouette l Islande ! C est tellement beau la bas 😍😍😍

[@ericpillou9389]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Oui c'est incroyable. On est parti juste avant l'éruption qui était prévue depuis quelques jours et qui a commencé aujourd'hui. Mon fils lui est arrivé aujourd'hui. Allez j'essais de visionner l'EP 69 avant la fin de la semaine👍

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Incroyable ! Amusez vous bien! L’épisode peut attendre

[@terrahmama]

I loved your playtime with the children. How far away from your camp did they live? The drone shots showed small homes but so scattered as you headed toward the point. I will read about these people. Sure wish I could give them all bikes...such a simple item...so many bikes for free here in the states. not an easy place to get stuff to.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Good question! They were quite a walk away. They had difficulty telling us how far. But we think at least 30’ away. But more interesting and hard is we heard their school was two hours walking from their home. Sometimes they manage to hitch a ride but sometime they need to walk it. That puts things in perspective really … that evening their mother was not far away and they went all back together by motorcycles.

[@terrahmama]

@NextMeridianExpedition wow...sure wish I could get them bicycles. Super happy kids though and super interested in you both.

[@Joni.b.]

I love this video. You two are so kind. And, Nick, how would you manage without superwoman, Mathilde?! 💪

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

👊💪🫶😂 I think we could not manage without each other

[@viliamedyer2282]

Better always run on good roads good surface, no muddy no sink hole might got stuck. Road blocks they saw you're rich

[@martamendoza3666]

Well done.! 🎉 That place look like Africa, you both are so brave to go to this kind of place, but it is the real people, their situation is so sad. Thaks to show us the other side of the trail. El gobierno a abandonado a esa pobre gente. 😢 Ellos tienen derechos como ciudadanos.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Tienes razon… no hay una buena maneja de hacer porque no es una situación que tendría que existir. Gracias por su tiempo para dejar estas lindas palabras

[@santiagopayan2531]

Los Wayuus no se consideran parte de colombia, de que habla. Qué los gringos les den plata es problema de los gringos no del gobierno. Y usted que es Odontóloga, esa costumbre idiota de los gringos de darles dulce está generando que haya una epidemia de Caries dentro de los wayuus.

[@marciofernandesdeoliveira5515]

When you arrive in Brazil, don't miss the "Lençóis Maranhenses" in the State of Maranhão, the "Jalapão" in the State of Tocantins, the "Serra da Canastra" in the State of Minas Gerais. The coast of Brazil is also very beautiful from north to south.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We are writing all of this down!

[@marciofernandesdeoliveira5515]

If, by any chance, you need to overhaul your car, in the city of São Paulo there are several workshops specialized in Defender

[@busayar]

Wonderful.. thank you guys What is the name of the song @25:23

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Caro Luna, A mi madre

[@anthonywanis2772]

Super cool!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

negotiation in the field :)

[@Poet1952]

Beautiful work. I suppose the makeshift „tolls“ along the way are no different from government collection points on a highway. Same idea, same response: one needs to pay to use the road. 50 Cents per toll?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It is a good point. Between 50 and 2 dollars not much indeed. We asked Colombians friends for advice before going. Their issue was that the price and number of ropes seem to have increased dramatically on a technically public road. And if people start giving 1 dollar to each of the 80 ropes it might quickly raise again. That s their argument. We obviously are here only once so it would not affect us.

[@FurthurOffRoad]

Excellent video! We are considering the trek to Punta Gallinas also, but may reconsider based on your experience and our timeframe. We grossly underestimated the challenge! Good on you for pressing past your doubts. Subscribed for more. Cheers!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hey depends if you go with a guide you can make sure he handles everything for you? That would be the simplest way. It is well worth visiting honestly

[@markmitchell457]

Your interaction with the local kids was very cool. Did someone clew you in on the cookies and coffee tolls?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes our friend Tom ( who travelled with us in the USA if you remember ) passed by the area a few weeks ahead and had warned us

[@markmitchell457]

@@NextMeridianExpedition It can't hurt to be stocked up on cookies and coffee for the rest of your trip in South America. You can always consume anything that is not exploited from you. I enjoyed videos with Tom.

[@sultanwot7152]

Hi, and thank you for sharing this. I would like to ask, what is your trip planner software?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It is called mapout :)

[@sultanwot7152]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Thank you

[@Brendanno100]

Try taking pens pencils and notebooks and encourage them to use them for school, you will see many sad sights with child labour in South America every child you go to school for free but that's not always the case, love the videos

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

You re right maybe we should always have a stack in our car

[@OfficialHankIII]

SO ON THE UNPASSABLE ROADS IN PERU ETC THE 18 WHEELER'S AND BUSSES USE THIS TRICK FOR THERE WINCH. WERE TALKING 4 TO 5 FOOT MUD BOGS. SO THEY ATTACH THERE WINCH TO TWO STEEL STAKES THEY DRIVE INTO THE GROUND THAT ARE ABOUT THE LENGTH OF THE HI LIFT JACKS 3 TO 4 FEET LONG. WHEN THERE STUCK THEY RELEASE THE WINCH ABOUT 25 FEET AND THEN DRIVE THE 1ST STAKE IN THE GROUND AND THEN THEY USE THE OTHER STAKE THAT'S ALSO DRIVEN INTO THE GROUND ABOUT 5 TO 6 FEET AWAY FROM THE FIRST STAKE. SO IT ELIMINATES HAVING TO HOOK UP TO A TREE OR ANOTHER VEHICLE IF YOUR STUCK BY YOURSELF. PS AND A SLEDGE HAMMER WILL BE NEEDED...

[@batfalcononyoutube]

It's a pitty we missed you. Don't miss the high,, very high mountains, especialy when you visit Equador. By the way, when you get nea the Equator, find a scale and measure your weight. It will be a lot less than usual. Take care, hope we cross roads some day.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oh interesting! We ll try to do that! Yes from now on mountains is where we ll spend most of our time

[@johnalden5821]

The situation with the tolls is similar to a situation I encountered some years ago in Indonesia. A group of us international folks went to tour a park with a dormant volcano. As soon as we arrived, we were largely surrounded by about 30 men and boys who were trying to sell us local "crafts" -- some of which were actually hand-made and pretty cool (carvings from the soft pumice stone, etc.). Some of the younger kids had pencils and calendars they were trying to sell. We tried to pay all of them off with a lump sum so they would not follow us down the trail, but it didn't work. The entire time we were accompanied by our "guides," who kept up constant sales pitches. I ended up buying a fair amount of stuff I didn't want or need, because they seemed pretty desperate and would not take no for an answer. In the end, I was glad I did. I kept some of the cooler carved pieces in our house for years. And in retrospect I would have felt like a complete heel coming to their country and arrogantly not buying anything. But it was a slightly uncomfortable situation.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes it is really hard to navigate. There a really no good answer either. But I love that eventually those remained some memories you liked

[@dbmk2]

Please be careful pushing the car while using the boards under the tire. Depending on surface, they can shoot out to the back hitting your legs

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

True !

[@Daca2120]

Waaauuu Colombia has a desert🐪 I didn't know😱

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Insane no?! It really looks like the Savannah in some areas

[@unlocko]

Buenos videos, felicidades. Pregunto. Que app usa en el celular para ver el mapa con su altura en ruta?.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Holà!!!! Es MapOut es super!

[@cmoreoverland6739]

What would I do? I would learn a lot about myself. I've been in that circumstance and while I know paying the "toll" encourages the behavior and I should not do it, I am a sucker for those kid's faces. A dollar to them is immeasurably more valuable than to me. That said, I think you did the right thing. Pass through unmanned tolls, distribute cookies and candies and other sundry items where you can and funds where necessary. I would be inclined to be more generous on the way out. More for me than for them. It makes me feel good. Did you see a lot of the same faces on the return route or does it switch up?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hey thanks for answering in details and with understanding (we were a bit scared to share such topic online). Yes what is one dollar? It is what we thought. But then some ropes start asking 2 and 5 and 10. We still don’t have the answer and believe that maybe the answer is not to be found in us but more a general systemic problem of exclusion. Most faces where the same… some new ones, some where not here.

[@grahames9228]

What do those people out there actually do for a living, apart from 'rope stops'.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

You see a lot of women and children cause men are often busy working. Depending on the area some are fishermen or take care of goats. There are a few very very small shops selling fuel or water but they seem to be more for travellers than locals. The logistics of living in this region take up a lot of time. Women from the Wayuu are also known for their work making bags that are famous across Colombia.

[@bridgetleyson1109]

How do you insure that you will not run out of fuel on a journey like this?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Good question. We have two tanks on the car which covers us for about 1000 Km of fuel. Then we have another additional jerrycan for security. As we map the rough plan we keep a buffer to be sure we can complete the entire route. But with those two tanks we are usually comfortable

[@jesusascanio7420]

❤ amazing videos, it’s a shame you didn’t go to Venezuela

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes that makes us sad! One day!

[@sagarschavan]

❤👍👌❤️

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

🫶😍

[@WannabeOverlander]

👋🏻🤠

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

🫶🥸

[@martharezaee2088]

What is the Spanish song for a few second ? ( on 26 min of the Vlog)

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Caro Luna, A mi madre

[@kurtohlendorf5204]

When do you engage the CDL?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hey, we use it on muddy or uneven steep ground.

[@fichtl500]

I am going to paint the car white, are you satisfied with the white?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes !

[@WaldequesCosta]

Please release the Portuguese language (Brazil), in the subtitle. Thank you

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hi! we added it!

[@WaldequesCosta]

Thank you, it's easier for Brazilians to follow.

[@banditsvs]

Where are Nick & Mathilde no weekly video yet

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hi! We put a post on KZbin explaining we have been extremely sick last week and did not manage to advance on the next video as planned but we will be back next Saturday.

[@banditsvs]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Ah thanks very much hope you are feeling better

[@hussein.aruk.]

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