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Arid Africa: The Great Canadian Adventure

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A Thrilling and Inspiring Story of a Young Canadian Couple's Epic Journey Through the Vast and Unforgiving Landscapes of Africa

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Arid Africa (The Great Canadian Adventure)

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Language	:	English
File size	:	52300 KB
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Print length	:	64 pages

In 2016, a young Canadian couple, Chris and Melissa, embarked on an epic journey through the vast and unforgiving landscapes of Africa. Their goal was to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean, crossing the Sahara Desert, the Kalahari Desert, and the Namib Desert. They had no experience traveling in Africa, and they spoke no African languages. But they were determined to make their dream a reality.

Their journey took them through some of the most remote and challenging terrain on Earth. They faced extreme heat, dehydration, and hunger. They were chased by lions, elephants, and rhinos. And they were often confronted by suspicion and hostility from the local people.

But through it all, they never gave up. They learned to adapt to the harsh conditions, and they made friends along the way. They also learned a great deal about themselves and about the world.

Their story is an inspiring tale of adventure, courage, and determination. It is a story that will make you laugh, cry, and think. And it is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Here is a brief excerpt from the book:

We had been driving for hours, and the sun was beginning to set. We were in the middle of nowhere, and we had no idea where we were going. We had been following a dirt track, but the track had disappeared. We were lost.
We stopped the car and got out to look around. We could see nothing but desert in all directions. We were surrounded by sand dunes, and the only sound was the wind.
We were starting to get scared. We had no food, no water, and no way of contacting anyone. We were all alone in the middle of the Sahara Desert.
We decided to walk back to the car and try to find our way back to the track. We walked for hours, but we couldn't find it. We were starting to lose hope.
Just when we were about to give up, we saw a light in the distance. We ran towards the light, and we came to a small village.
The villagers were very friendly, and they welcomed us into their homes. They gave us food and water, and they let us sleep in their beds.
We stayed in the village for two days, and we learned a lot about the people and their culture. We also learned that the track we had been following had been washed away by a flash flood.
We were grateful to the villagers for their help, and we said goodbye with heavy hearts. We knew that we would never forget our time in the village.