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From North Atlantic Storms to Cycling The Silk Road | Chris McCaffrey

From North Atlantic Storms to Cycling The Silk Road | Chris McCaffrey

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In preparation for the Season 5 launch of the Adventure Diaries Podcast, we’re revisiting the most intense and inspiring moments from Chris McCaffery’s global cycling odyssey. From surviving a violent capsize in the North Atlantic to battling life-threatening illness in Vietnam, Chris’s journey is a testament to resilience. This highlights reel also covers the surreal beauty of the Silk Road, unexpected encounters with Eagle Hunters, and a heartwarming display of hospitality in Tajikistan.

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Key Topics

  • The North Atlantic Storm: A terrifying account of capsizing and repairing a broken rudder hundreds of miles from land.
  • Battling Illness: Chris’s struggle with severe Typhus and Dengue Fever while solo in Vietnam.
  • The Silk Road: Crossing the "no-world" emptiness of Western Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
  • Cultural Encounters: Meeting Eagle Hunters in a Range Rover and a surprise birthday party in Tajikistan.
  • Call to Adventure: A challenge to listeners to reimagine their local surroundings and find adventure close to home.

Chapters

  • [00:00] Introduction
  • [00:32] Surviving a North Atlantic Storm
  • [03:41] Battling Illness in Vietnam
  • [07:49] The Silk Road & Eagle Hunters
  • [10:09] Kindness in Tajikistan
  • [11:34] A Call to Adventure
  • [14:26] Outro & Patreon Launch

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