After a year and a half of non-stop traveling with Human Planet, it appears that for me this particular journey is now over.
It’s been an amazing experience and one that has brought me into contact with our incredibly diverse species across almost every inhabitable environment on the planet. I’m sure you won’t be too surprised to learn that I can report back that human beings are the same the world over… individuals dealing with their own versions of personal struggles to secure food, find a mate, put a roof over their heads and protect their offspring.
I’m also sure that you won’t be too shocked to discover that no matter where I went in the world, doors were opened to me, food was shared with me, knowledge was exchanged freely and help was offered unconditionally.
As the summer approaches and the college semester ends people will be making some major changes in life. Some folks will move across the country. Some will start a new job. Some will move in with their significant other. Moving in with someone in your 20s is a major life decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. I personally couldn’t imagine getting married or moving in with someone any time soon. For those of you that are moving in with your partner, this post is for you.
There I sat, just a couple of feet from Mike Tyson, the youngest man ever to win the heavyweight championship of the world, a man as derided for his violent rage as he was celebrated for his sporting achievements. The cameras focused, the producer gave me the signal, I took a breath, and asked the question the public has long wanted to know.
“So, Mike. How did you first start collecting pigeons?”
Back in December I was in Las Vegas and I enjoyed the experience of driving a Ferrari 430 Scuderia and a Lamborghini Gallardo LP-560 on the infield road course at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. I took the Ferrari for 10 laps, and the Lambo for 5 laps. (BTW, the Scuderia made that Lamborghini feel like driving a truck in comparison)
Some people thought I lost my mind paying so much money for such an experience. Mind you, I didn’t drive for a full hour but maybe only 10 minutes. So my total cost was about $900, but it works out to about $5,400 per hour.
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Sunset at the North Pole with the moon at closest point to the earth. Outstanding photo.
