Yossi and his friends venture into the uncharted Amazon rainforest but quickly realize they are ill-equipped. Facing hunger, deteriorating health, and doubts about their guide, they make a tough decision. However, a new plan emerges to continue the adventure without one of their companions.
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The backpackers face numerous challenges in the jungle, including hunger, swollen feet, and hallucinations, but remain determined to continue the adventure.
Yossi and Kevin make a bold decision to continue their journey alone, leaving behind their companions, relying on their abilities and teamwork to conquer the challenges that lie ahead.
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Yossi Ginsburg embarks on a jungle expedition
Yossi Ginsburg, a 22-year-old backpacker, joins an Austrian geologist named Carl on a jungle expedition in Bolivia. Yossi's goal is to explore the jungle and meet remote indigenous tribes, but the trip becomes more challenging than anticipated. They face hunger, swollen feet, and hallucinations as they struggle to navigate the dense jungle. Despite the difficulties, Yossi remains determined to continue the adventure.
The expedition changes course
After several setbacks and a lack of progress, the expedition decides to change course. They abandon their plan to reach an Indian village and go panning for gold. Instead, they decide to construct a raft and continue their journey down the river. The decision is met with mixed emotions, but Yossi and his companion Kevin are determined to continue their adventure.
The challenges of rafting down the river
As Yossi and Kevin navigate the river on their raft, they encounter dangerous rapids and face the possibility of being swept away. Carl, who initially guided them, expresses doubt and decides to turn back. Yossi and Kevin, however, choose to press on. They rely on their limited rafting skills and their teamwork to navigate the treacherous waters.
Yossi and Kevin continue alone
In a bold decision, Yossi and Kevin decide to continue their journey alone, leaving behind their companions. They have faith in their abilities and believe they can make it back to civilization before their former companions. With their supplies and raft, they venture forward into the unknown, determined to conquer the challenges that lie ahead.
It’s 1981 and 22-year-old Yossi Ghinsberg is wrapping up a backpacking trip through South America. In La Paz, Bolivia, he and two friends meet an older Austrian expat, who entices them to join him on a trek into an uncharted corner of the Amazon rainforest. Yossi and his companions set out looking for adventure, but quickly discover they are ill-equipped for the harsh jungle environment, and their guide may not be as capable as they thought.