“Sir Peter was a very special person to many people around the world, highly regarded because of the man he was, because of everything he had achieved and because of everything he represented.” – Alan Sefton, blakexpeditions spokesperson PETER BLAKE...
“The hardest part of any big project is to begin. We have begun – we are underway – we have a passion. We want to make a difference.” – Sir Peter Blake Travelling down the Amazon at night. Dusk has turned the surface of the river into a...
“Back at base, we have received a stream of visiting locals in bongos, including the area’s Yanomami chief. They are extremely hospitable and come to welcome us to the region.” – Sir Peter Blake Not all the team are together tonight as Marc,...
“We came because we know the Amazon is threatened. We have the information, but we don’t seem to be progressing with it. It’s taken being here and having time to wander, soak up the sights, the sounds, the smells, the way of life, to slowly realise that the...
“We reflected on a comment by the National Guard personnel in Solano that the river level was the lowest in many years due to minimal rainfall. Because of this, they said, the temperature of the river was a lot higher. Climatic changes???” – Sir...
