Sahara and Hostile Africa 1972

Mike and Paula set out on an epic journey in 1971....which lasted 4 1/2 years

This story is about a particular time during that 4 1/2 years that was particularly memorable because of the dangerous aspect to this journey....as well as the incredible Euphoria

Mike....as a surfer....looking for the perfect wave...

Paula...looking for adventure

Both from a small town rural scene in New Zealand....after marrying in January of 1971....decided to step out onto the big world stage of the unknown....and were rewarded with incredible memorable experiences

This visual book sets their background of the 1940's and 50's.....including the dramatic 60's which led to the adventurous and liberating early 1970's