The Wonder Trail
True Stories from Los Angeles to the End of the World
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The Wonder Trail is the story of a trip from Los Angeles to the bottom of South America, presented in 102 short chapters. From Mexico City to Oaxaca; into ancient Mayan ruins; the jungles, coffee plantations, and remote beaches of Central America; across the Panama Canal; by sea to Colombia; to the wild Easter celebration of Popayán; to the Amazon rainforest; the Inca sites of Cuzco and Machu Picchu; to the Galápagos Islands; the Atacama Desert of Chile; and down to wind-worn Patagonia at the bottom of the Western Hemisphere; Steve traveled collecting stories, adventures, oddities, marvels, bits of history and biography, tales of weirdos, fun facts, and anything else interesting or illuminating.
Steve's plan was to discover the unusual, wonderful, and absurd in Central and South America, to seek and find the incredible, delightful people and experiences that came his way. And the book that resulted is just as fun. A blend of travel writing, history, and comic memoir, The Wonder Trail will inspire, inform, and delight.
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Release date
June 14, 2016 -
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9780451486882
- File size: 224397 KB
- Duration: 07:47:29
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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With an authentic and self-effacing voice, author and narrator Steve Hely brings his sharp sense of humor to the task of describing his trip from Los Angeles to Punta Arenas, at the tip of South America. A television comedy writer--whose credits include "30 Rock" and "The Office"--Hely is a new- age, adventurous travel guide. He takes risks--he tries hallucinogens and eats whatever is put before him--and shares his wonder while commenting on Latin America's history, literature, and landscapes. He also does clever impressions of his guides and fellow travelers. He has read widely and does a good job pronouncing Spanish names and interpreting sites. Overall, his insights are entertaining, his audiobook whimsical and fun. A.D.M. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine
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