How I Reached the End of Trans-Amazonian Highway

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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2025

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  • @evanlouis8853
    @evanlouis8853 Месяц назад +8

    I enjoyed this episode immensely. Looking forward to you next adventure.

  • @disjointedbike
    @disjointedbike Месяц назад +3

    Love watching your adventures. Thanks for keeping it real by showing the accomplishments and the setbacks! Looking forward to more of your adventures! Your videos help keep my wanderlust as bay until I can get back out on the road myself!

    • @DonShapoka
      @DonShapoka  Месяц назад +2

      Really happy to find the right audience! Yeah, when I started doing this I just felt that a) I should try to make it as good as I can, regardless of circumstances b) I should keep it real, life is too short for fake bullshit. Greetings from Brazil :)

  • @tkreitler
    @tkreitler Месяц назад +8

    The "Eastern European laughter" as you chopped through the bike lock induced some North American laughter on my end. I really enjoy the little nuggets of humor that you interject from time to time. I'm sorry you missed the snake, but there will certainly be more. Finally, congratulations on reaching the end of the Trans-Amazonian highway and starting the next segment of your incredible journey.

  • @cristaoviajero
    @cristaoviajero 25 дней назад +1

    3:07 A rodovia que você se referiu que vai de onde você está até Manaus, é a famosa BR 319, a rodovia fantasma.
    Viajantes do mundo inteiro vem pra percorrer ela.
    Cuidado ao percorrer ela, não durma no meio do mato pois tem onça (jaguar).
    Na época das chuvas ela fica intransitável.

  • @bernddoderer9045
    @bernddoderer9045 Месяц назад +4

    Congratulations for Mastering the trans amazonian Highway....you Rock...!!,

  • @joni82harju
    @joni82harju Месяц назад +4

    Congratulations 🎉 you made it!

    • @DonShapoka
      @DonShapoka  Месяц назад +1

      It took me some time, but yeah... :) Greetings from the Amazon.

    • @joni82harju
      @joni82harju Месяц назад +1

      @couple kilometers 😅 so amazing adventure 🔥 Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮

  • @ryszardochucki9975
    @ryszardochucki9975 Месяц назад +3

    It's great to watch your travel videos. I ride a bike a lot myself, only locally recently. There are many beautiful places on our planet. Traveling by bike is more intensive than just crossing countries by motor vehicle or public transport. Greetings from Poland.

    • @DonShapoka
      @DonShapoka  Месяц назад

      Dziękuję! Pozdrowienia z Brazylii :)

  • @michaelbailot5479
    @michaelbailot5479 Месяц назад +6

    Wow, you made it. Parabens! What an accomplishment! Not going to Lima anymore? The Rio Purus is a river I have travelled on several times. Amazonia state is full of jungle. Manaus is a mega-Babylonia. I visited the region camping on three occasions. The region surrounding it that has not been clear cut is a paradise. Try to bike to Presidente Figuerero. 450 waterfalls, dozens of caverns, forest and wildlife. The rivers are the color of Coca Cola due to high acidity. Mosquitos cannot breed in “black water”. A pleasant surprise. The heat and humidity will really kick in soon, and of course the rains. Are you eating lots of castanas de Para, farofo, and açaí? Fishing is great when it works. A small net set at night can yield surprises and welcome protein to keep you peddling. Best wishes Don.

    • @DonShapoka
      @DonShapoka  Месяц назад +3

      Hi! Well, it will make little sense, but I'm going to Manaus (yeah, will do a bit of cycling back) and later will pedal my way to Peru 😅 And will hike to the jungle everywhere in between 😅
      Yeah, many people told me Presidente Figuerero is a must.
      Massive thanks for support and dropping some knowledge, even forgot that season of castanas is already here! I'm planning to buy myself some little net, just in case, planning to do some serious hikes into jungle, start fishing is a must, need to get some decent meal from time to time :)
      Greetings from Lábrea!

    • @michaelbailot5479
      @michaelbailot5479 Месяц назад +1

      @ When you travel through cow-pasture-land look for huge solitary trees. They are usually Brasil-nut trees. In December you can find the huge outer pods fallen to the ground. Inside are some dozens of the familiar nut. Also, in this season, the cow pastures are full of psilocybin mushrooms. A good friend who opens natures door and invites us into the unity of all beings. Beware the moquinas, almost invisible ticks common in cow land. All the same, hopefully the ride to Manaus is cow-free, but I kind of doubt it. Bom viagem, Michael

  • @djangoworldwide7925
    @djangoworldwide7925 Месяц назад +1

    It was mad following your route here.. didnt make me wanna go there myself though 😅ill stick to the mountains

    • @DonShapoka
      @DonShapoka  Месяц назад

      Hey there, nice to meet a fellow bikepacker!
      Well, this trip is far from finished... I just came back from little jungle hike (video is coming soon) and planning to cycle all way to Manaus later... stay tuned and greetings from the Amazon! :)

  • @agoracaminho
    @agoracaminho Месяц назад +6

    A inside joke we have in Brazil is that this road was made during the military dictatorship (60's) and when they released the plan to construct that road, the civils claimed that they were going to build a road that connects Nothing to Nowhere.

  • @besteven
    @besteven Месяц назад +5

    That was very interesting and informative. And congratulations on the crossing. Really looking forward to your trek into the jungle...

  • @vybz_39tv
    @vybz_39tv Месяц назад +2

    Am so happy how your channel is growing brother love from jamaica

  • @beatasapokiene2487
    @beatasapokiene2487 Месяц назад +3

    Sveikinimai baigus vieną etapą 🎉 Sėkmės toliau 💚

  • @davycrockett8886
    @davycrockett8886 Месяц назад +2

    You say all the things you are busy doing, but you don't mention filming! All the crazy stuff you do and you keep the camera rolling! I love the devotion 🎥

    • @DonShapoka
      @DonShapoka  Месяц назад +2

      Thanks a lot! Yeah, must admit that filming and especially editing consumes a lot of time. I try to split throughout the week, but it takes some effort indeed... :)

  • @heartandroad6505
    @heartandroad6505 Месяц назад +4

    Amazing. You made it. Keep going.

  • @oscaralameddine4161
    @oscaralameddine4161 Месяц назад +1

    Hello I live in sydney Australia and somehow found your Chanel my passion is also cycling I’ve even following your adventure and it’s is amazing your are doing an amazing job , I love your Chanel and wish to extend my warmest and most gracious thank you
    Keep providing more content and stay safe god bless you !

    • @DonShapoka
      @DonShapoka  Месяц назад

      Wow, really cool to have some Australian followers! If not for Latin America, probably I would have ended up somewhere in Queensland, to be frank...
      I just came back from some jungle hike, video is coming out soon. Greetings from the Amazon! :)

  • @davidtan2300
    @davidtan2300 21 день назад

    I maybe a little late on this video? I found your chennel by accident but after few minutes watching...i subscibe for it! Look, i do bicycle touring too but its most in my own country. You are very inspairing and brave! The rainforest we have here in Borneo are exactly like the one in the Amazon except for the wild life are not the same. I will continue to watch your videos. Keep the camera rolling and stay safe.

  • @keithdouglas9848
    @keithdouglas9848 Месяц назад +2

    The best adventure videos on you tube by far . May your journeys continue. Safe travels mate 👌

    • @DonShapoka
      @DonShapoka  Месяц назад +2

      Thanks a lot! Greetings from Lábrea :)

  • @santiagotojo6855
    @santiagotojo6855 Месяц назад +2

    Congrats!

  • @Simone79126
    @Simone79126 Месяц назад +2

    No! Don’t eat the capybara! 😂
    Cool guy! Thanks again for sharing your journey. I am inspired. 🍷

    • @DonShapoka
      @DonShapoka  Месяц назад +1

      I'm very happy to find the right audience! Just came back from some hike into jungle, new video is coming soon :) Greetings from the Amazon!
      By the way, capybaras are widely eaten throughout most of their distribution :)

    • @Simone79126
      @Simone79126 Месяц назад

      @@DonShapokaAlright, I get it, a man’s got to do what a man gotta do!
      Seating on the edge of my seat, looking forward to see what is beyond road! 🐍

  • @Armin__phot
    @Armin__phot Месяц назад +3

    Wow another amazing story ❤❤❤

  • @jacobbentz6985
    @jacobbentz6985 Месяц назад +1

    I have absolutely loved following your epic journey so far, seeing your vids pop up always makes my day better. Can't wait to see where you go next!

  • @Mochilaosemvolta
    @Mochilaosemvolta Месяц назад +2

    Sou de Sao Paulo Brasil, bem vindo e boa viagem amigo, deve estar muito calor ai nessa região que voce está 😮😮

  • @sharkmentality9717
    @sharkmentality9717 Месяц назад +1

    New added respect! Great video.

  • @tkreitler
    @tkreitler Месяц назад +5

    That dude has been travelling by bike since 1996? That is wild.

    • @DonShapoka
      @DonShapoka  Месяц назад +2

      Yeah, completely nuts :)

  • @TrainCar-mn9wp
    @TrainCar-mn9wp Месяц назад +2

    Love the videos I don't know how your not famous yet your videos are always crisp and on point and looking forward to seeing you venture into the jungle !!

    • @DonShapoka
      @DonShapoka  Месяц назад +2

      Really appreciated! Yeah, I guess if you do it, you should do it right, eh? Try my best to at least stay somewhat coherent :D

  • @RodrigoGonzalez-x8e
    @RodrigoGonzalez-x8e Месяц назад +5

    Llegaste vivo que lindo ché 😊😊😊😊.te esperamos.

    • @DonShapoka
      @DonShapoka  Месяц назад +3

      Saludos desde Lábrea! :)

  • @RomasSapoka-du1uz
    @RomasSapoka-du1uz Месяц назад +2

    A wonderful trip!

  • @rimatamosaityte6326
    @rimatamosaityte6326 Месяц назад +1

    Įspūdinga.

  • @janchristensen5692
    @janchristensen5692 Месяц назад +2

    🎉😮Jan

  • @technomama1
    @technomama1 Месяц назад +2

    greetings to Paul Rosolie!

    • @DonShapoka
      @DonShapoka  Месяц назад +1

      Paul Rosolie is far away, on the other side of the border. However, his location is pretty much on my route, hence I may try to visit him once I'm in Peruvian Amazon :)

  • @michaelbailot5479
    @michaelbailot5479 Месяц назад +4

    😅

  • @RunIsG
    @RunIsG Месяц назад +4

    🕷

  • @ManOfSorrowsAcqaintedWithGrief
    @ManOfSorrowsAcqaintedWithGrief 7 дней назад

    ❤❤🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪👏

  • @NicholasArrif
    @NicholasArrif 21 день назад

    From Brasil u could go guyana

  • @craigph86
    @craigph86 Месяц назад +2

    Evil Eastern European Laugh! LOL. Man that bike lock would have stressed me out! Glad you could make a plan. Poor machete. So now you are going really get deep into the wild in the next video? Keep safe.

    • @DonShapoka
      @DonShapoka  Месяц назад +2

      Hi, yeah, preparing myself for some serious hike at the moment. Greetings from the Amazon :)

  • @mikebon8352
    @mikebon8352 Месяц назад +4

    Philip Duke of Edinburgh
    Quotable Quote:

    “If I were reincarnated I would wish to be returned to earth as a killer virus to lower human population levels.”
    ― Prince Philip

    • @DonShapoka
      @DonShapoka  Месяц назад +2

      I assume this quote was a response to the carnivorous attitude of Mr. Marcos :) Well, being frank, while travelling rural Latin America I run into these hardcore guys all the time, in different parts of the world things just function differently, I guess.

  • @FunkyForestGames
    @FunkyForestGames Месяц назад +3

    Sutiktas teisingas ciuvakas, alko+zvejyba. pagaliau normaliais dalykais uzsiimi : D Pajudinam ta jutubo algoritma su komentarais