Amazon Swim (Martin Strel)
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DURING FEB 1 - APR 08, 2007 MARTIN STREL SWAM 5,268 KMS (3274 MILES) OF THE AMAZON RIVER! HE DEDICATED THE SWIM TO THE PROTECTION OF THE RAINFOREST.
Wed, February 21 2007

Goodbye Peru, Hello Brazil

Martin swam into Columbia late this morning. There were no signs or customs offices, and we wouldn’t have known it if not for the GPS and maps.

A few days of wearing the mask have helped heal Martin’s sunburned face considerably. After swimming 97 km, Martin stopped for the day across the river from Hacienda Villa Claudia, Columbia. Martin intends to swim into Tabatinga, Brazil tomorrow, Thursday, February 22nd.

Watch out for live stream!

>>Matthew Mohlke