24hrs in the Highest City on Earth with No Laws (my scariest travel experience)
Summary
TLDRThe video script details a harrowing yet enlightening journey to La Rinconada, the highest human settlement on Earth located in the Peruvian Andes. The narrator, along with his team, braves the perilous conditions to document the lives of the 50,000 residents driven by the allure of gold mining. The settlement operates under a brutal labor system where miners work for 30 days without pay in hopes of striking it rich. The team grapples with the stark contrast between the breathtaking beauty of the icy peaks and the harsh realities of life at such high altitudes, including the environmental degradation caused by mercury use in gold extraction. The script paints a poignant picture of human resilience and the lengths people will go to for a chance at wealth, all while highlighting the urgent need for sustainable practices and better living conditions.
Takeaways
- ð La Rinconada, located in the Peruvian Andes, is the highest human settlement on Earth at 5,200 meters above sea level.
- âïž The harsh living conditions in La Rinconada attract around 50,000 people who hope to find gold and other precious minerals.
- ð° Miners work under a brutal system known as 'catoro,' where they mine for 30 days without pay for the chance to mine for themselves for one day, often leading to exploitation.
- ð The town's existence is a testament to human endurance and the lengths people will go to pursue wealth, despite the risks.
- ðïž The area's extreme altitude leads to hypoxia, with less oxygen available in the air, causing significant health risks if not properly acclimatized.
- ðš Safety is a major concern in La Rinconada, with the crew receiving numerous warnings about the dangers of the area, including crime and violence.
- ð¿ Infrastructure is severely lacking, with only three hot showers for the entire population of 50,000, highlighting the town's unsustainability.
- ð¿ The gold extraction process uses mercury, causing severe environmental damage and health issues for the miners and the community.
- ð The town operates in a legal grey area with rampant illegal mining activity, contributing to the dangerous and volatile environment.
- ð§ââïž The experience of visiting La Rinconada serves as a stark reminder of the privileges many take for granted, such as access to basic amenities and safety.
- ð¹ Documenting the harsh realities of La Rinconada presents significant challenges, including navigating the social and environmental risks associated with the area.
Q & A
What is the name of the place described as the highest human settlement on Earth?
-La Rinconada, located in the Peruvian Andes Mountains.
What is the altitude of La Rinconada?
-La Rinconada is situated at 5,200 meters (17,700 feet) above sea level.
What is the main reason people come to La Rinconada?
-People come to La Rinconada in hopes to find gold and other precious minerals.
What is the catoro system mentioned in the script?
-The catoro system is a labor arrangement where miners work for 30 days without pay in exchange for a chance to mine for themselves for one day.
What are the health risks associated with living and working at high altitudes like La Rinconada?
-The health risks include hypoxia, increased heart rate, high blood pressure, and the potential for neurological and reproductive damage due to the use of mercury in gold extraction.
Why is the use of mercury in gold extraction a significant environmental concern?
-Mercury use pollutes the land and water, rendering them undrinkable, and has severe health repercussions for miners and the community, including neurological and reproductive damage.
What is the estimated number of people living in La Rinconada?
-There are between 20,000 to 30,000 temporary residents and a permanent population in the main town.
What challenges did the individuals face while filming in La Rinconada?
-They faced challenges such as the dangerous environment, lack of infrastructure, language barriers, and the risk of being targeted or exploited.
What is the significance of the glacier in relation to gold mining in La Rinconada?
-The glacier is significant because it is where the most amount of gold is believed to be, leading to aggressive mining practices that can compromise the structural integrity of the area.
What is the condition of the drinking water in La Rinconada due to mining activities?
-The drinking water in La Rinconada is contaminated due to the use of mercury in the gold extraction process, making it unsafe for consumption.
What safety measures were suggested for navigating the town at night?
-The safety measures included not carrying valuable items, being aware of one's surroundings, watching for people behind, and avoiding sketchy areas to minimize the risk of violence or theft.
What was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the local economy and the decision to come to La Rinconada?
-The pandemic led to job losses and a lack of tourism, which worsened the economic situation for many, influencing some to take the risky decision to come to La Rinconada for work.
Outlines
ð Arrival in Rinconada: A Harsh Welcome
The first paragraph introduces the setting of Rinconada, the highest human settlement on Earth, located in the Peruvian Andes. It details the initial impressions of the place, characterized by lawlessness and danger, with fights breaking out and a general sense of unease. The narrator expresses concern for their safety while filming, highlighting the risks involved in documenting this extreme location. The harsh realities of life at such high altitudes are also mentioned, including the struggle for oxygen and the impact on mental functions. The economic draw of gold and precious minerals is contrasted with the brutal working conditions under the catoro system, where miners work for extended periods without pay, often leading to exploitation.
ðïž The Journey to Rinconada: Challenges and Preparations
This paragraph follows the journey to Rinconada, emphasizing the lack of a solid plan and the reliance on local guidance. The travelers' experience of hypoxia at high altitudes is described, along with the measures taken to mitigate the risks, such as acquiring oxygen meters and tanks. The stark contrast between the breathtaking beauty of the Andes and the trash-strewn reality of the town is also highlighted. The paragraph underscores the environmental and human toll of illegal mining activities, with a focus on the use of mercury and its devastating effects on health and the environment.
ð·ââïž Life and Work in Rinconada: A Miner's Perspective
The third paragraph offers insights into the lives of the miners in Rinconada. It discusses the temporary and permanent residents, the harsh working conditions, and the risks associated with mining. The narrator meets a miner who speaks English and shares his experiences, including the prevalence of danger and the health challenges of working at high altitudes. The miner's decision to work in Rinconada despite the risks is explored, revealing the economic desperation that drives people to such extreme environments. The paragraph also touches on the social dynamics of the town, including the presence of delinquents and outcasts.
ð Nightfall in Rinconada: A Dangerous Descent
As night approaches in Rinconada, the fourth paragraph describes the shift in atmosphere and the increased sense of danger. The narrator and his team opt to spend the evening with a local guide, Fidel, to gain a more authentic perspective of the town. They discuss the town's infrastructure, or lack thereof, including the limited access to hot showers for the town's 50,000 residents. The environmental impact of mercury use in gold extraction is further explored, with the local guide expressing concern for the land and the people's health. The paragraph ends with a sense of unease and the decision to retire early to avoid the town's notorious nightlife.
ðïž Reflecting on Rinconada: A Night of Discomfort
The fifth paragraph reflects on the team's experience during their first night in Rinconada. The physical discomforts of high altitude are evident, with symptoms such as headaches, frequent urination, and an increased heart rate. The team's concern for their safety is palpable, with references to the town's dangerous reputation and the advice they received to be cautious, especially after dark. The paragraph also highlights the stark contrast between the beauty of the surrounding landscape and the harsh living conditions in the town, as well as the team's gratitude for the simple comforts of their own lives.
ð Departure from Rinconada: A Lasting Impression
The final paragraph describes the team's departure from Rinconada and their reflections on the experience. Despite the lack of sleep and physical discomfort, they take time to capture the morning activities and the scale of the town from a high vantage point. The narrator expresses a deep appreciation for the life they lead, free from the extreme struggles faced by the miners. There's a call for government intervention to improve the safety of the mines and living conditions. The team leaves Rinconada with a profound sense of gratitude and a reminder of the privileges many take for granted.
Mindmap
Keywords
ð¡Lonada
ð¡Hypoxia
ð¡Mercury
ð¡Catoro System
ð¡Environmental Degradation
ð¡Altitude Sickness
ð¡Mining
ð¡Eco Tourism
ð¡Social Inequality
ð¡Human Trafficking
ð¡Climatization
Highlights
The group has reached La Rinconada, a perilous place with fights breaking out and an unwelcoming atmosphere.
La Rinconada is the highest human settlement on Earth, located in the Peruvian Andes Mountains at 5,200 meters above sea level.
50,000 people have come to La Rinconada seeking gold and precious minerals despite the harsh living conditions.
Miners work under the catoro system, where they mine for 30 days without pay for a chance to mine for themselves for one day.
The promise of gold continues to draw people to La Rinconada despite the risk of exploitation.
The team experiences the challenges of high altitude, with symptoms of hypoxia setting in.
Amar, having previous experience in extreme environments, is vigilant about recognizing signs of hypoxia.
The team secures a local driver who helps them navigate the town and provides insights into the local situation.
La Rinconada is described as a lawless town with a significant presence of delinquents and outcasts of society.
The harsh reality of the town's environmental impact is highlighted, with trash and pollution being a major issue.
The use of mercury in gold extraction is causing severe environmental damage and health risks for the miners.
The team is offered a local's perspective on life in La Rinconada, providing a more personal view of the struggles faced by residents.
The town's infrastructure is inadequate, with only three hot showers for 50,000 people.
The team reflects on the stark contrast between the beauty of the mountains and the harsh realities of life in La Rinconada.
Amar's health is a concern as his oxygen levels drop significantly, highlighting the risks of high-altitude exposure.
The team is given a stark warning about the dangers of nighttime in La Rinconada, including the threat of violence and human trafficking.
Despite the risks, the team forms a bond with a local miner, Fidel, who offers them a guided tour of the town.
The experience in La Rinconada serves as a humbling reminder of the privileges many take for granted in their daily lives.
Transcripts
hey T Boogie just wanted to give you a
quick update we made it to lenada and
it's by far the sketchiest place that
I've ever been
to fights breaking out
everywhere people giving us the looks as
we walked
around yeah it's I don't think I've ever
been as worried going to
filming I'll give you another update as
soon as we leave love you buddy
in our pursuit to explore the most
unique and extreme places on our planet
to tell meaningful stories about them
this one may be the riskiest of them all
welcome to L rinonada the highest human
settlement on Earth in the heart of the
Peruvian Andes Mountains here amidst the
icy peaks and Beneath The Frigid surface
lies a tale of contrast where the dreams
of Fortune clash with harsh realities of
Life at 177,000 FT 5,200 m above sea
level 50,000 people have come here in
the most unforgiving conditions in the
hopes to find gold and other Precious
Minerals in its Battle Frontier like
setting miners live and work under the
brutal catoro System trading labor for
the chance to find gold under this
system they mine for 30 days without
payment only to get a chance to mine for
themselves for one day and often get
exploited in the process by the mine
owners yet the promise of gold continues
to draw people from all corners of Peru
reflecting the human capacity to endure
hardship in the pursuit of wealth today
Omar takes us all the way to Lima Peru
to begin his expedition to ladin gonada
along with our cinematographer friend
Cory and let me tell you they had
absolutely no plan and no contact to
reach once they got
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there I watched a few videos that I had
downloaded on the town on the plane
pretty scary
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we go around the world and we come to
very interesting
places yeah
yeah he doesn't speak
English Okay Christian we have a
question okay can you drive up to
Ron see
yeah for my understanding at least
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is see see okay I think we just managed
to secure our
driver who's just the driver we met at
the airport give us a decent price and
just VI us the whole time we're off the
promising
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start every DM that I've sent to someone
that we're going to Rinko everybody's
like immediate response like wo be
careful yeah even even him when we were
walking in he was just like yeah it's
very dangerous there like that's the
part that is that is worrying me the
most is like our physical state waking
up after tomorrow taking in 50% less
oxygen for a whole night is very
different than jez
yeah we're doing a quick pit stop to
just get an oxygen meter and some oxygen
tanks just because from every everything
I've watched so far it looked pretty
rough and not even rough when you get
there it's like rough on the way up
there
so so yeah the higher they went up in
altitude on the drive the more Amar
started feeling the invisible challenge
of letting gonada creeping in hypoxia
but I feel like already just like very
um heavy-headed at altitudes exceeding
177,000 ft the air holds less oxygen and
each breath we take delivers fewer of
those vital molecules to our bodies the
brain the most oxygen hungry organ
suffers first mental functions slow
decisions become harder a clear warning
from our body that it is struggling to
sustain its basic functions prolonged
exposure without proper climatization
can lead to as the body scrambles to
adapt increasing heart rate blood
pressure and breathing to compensate for
the scarcity of oxygen This Is Not Mere
discomfort it's a survival response to
an extreme environment that if not
mitigated can be a fatal health risk
luckily due to his previous climbing and
skydiving experience Amar knows what to
look out for to identify if he's hypoxic
or not this strip was particularly
tricky because obviously we needed the
the guidance of some locals here in Peru
and I think I posted on Instagram like
two or three times but I think how
sketchy all the videos and articles
depicted this place just made me realize
that I like I want to take this risk
with the least amount of people we don't
know what we're getting ourselves into
and I didn't want to bring someone into
something where I I just couldn't
guarantee there safety last time it was
an altitude it was when I was climbing
Mount Whitney for my 27th birthday but
we're going two 2 and 1 half th000 ft
higher than the peak of Mount Whitney
which is just absolutely wild got a
driver no translator and our contact who
was who's one of the miners who was
going to be up there he basically just
didn't make it up from from Lima he was
supposed to to fly out but we we'll
going to find we'll find we'll find
we'll find someone new a new face
quick lunch break we're about an hour
and a half away from let
kada hello or
no safe to say that Christian is fully
immersed with the Vibes right now Bo
strip what do we got here that doesn't
sound good got 87 you're supposed to be
97 and above I don't think it's
affecting my vitals yet but that's not
how how hxy
Christi let's see wow 92
92 hey hey hey hey no me crazy Christian
is this your first time in in ronada no
see no oh you you
went that's that's good
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the Drone already says high altitude fly
with caution for even took off it said
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that well I think I can safely say that
this is the first time I haven't felt
any jealousy for missing out on a trip
before you see when we travel and end up
in the middle of nowhere which tends to
happen a lot we really need our phones
to navigate to translate and to message
our producer Melly for help and for that
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the last town
before feeling it are you I'm feel yeah
I'm feeling so nauseous right
now makes two lie headed for a second
chrisan driver just told us that we're
about to get a first look at the glacier
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wow as they were initially struck by the
beauty of the mountains the harsh
reality of the surroundings quickly cut
the amazement
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short this just has to be one of the
saddest arrivals I've ever had in into a
place like from just just gorgeous views
on the way up and then just this sea of
trash everywhere I mean that's what
happens when 50,000 people settle
somewhere they're not supposed to
without the infrastructure necessary for
them to be able to live there and with
just illegal mining activity
everywhere
dude this breaks my heart
oh oh the first minor that we saw
actually looking for gold was this woman
on the side of the road and I think
women are not allowed into the mines so
some women here just take up the job to
pick up the scraps of the miners and
look for any gold that they might have
missed in
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it
for hours
wow
wow nothing nothing big
wow I see I saw a gold little gold bit
yeah
oh yeah yeah yeah and how much would
this beow
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thank yeah first impression for me that
it's way bigger than I thought I mean I
knew that close to 50,000 people live
here but I guess I didn't like picture
what that would look like on the side of
a mountain okay there's Parts where
people are temporary residents of the
town so they they just come for like
mining days or mining months and then
they leave but they say it's between 20
to 30,000 people and then then there's
the main town which is more permanen is
buildings and then there's these
like 10
houses so
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yeah lingon is essentially as close to a
lawless town as it gets and they quickly
realized that filming here was going to
be a challenge
Amar then spotted some friendly looking
miners from a distance and to his great
surprise one of them spoke
English dangerous yeah dangerous
dangerous the attitude to here is uh
5,200 M of L how is how is your oxygen
level wait wa I'm going to go get the
oxygen meter one second yeah okay thank
you Moment of
Truth yeah I just loved his Vibe I went
up I went up to him he was like hi nice
to meet you speaks speaks English wow
pretty good 9 93 93 76 76 yeah wow
except my and my heartbeat is 111 we
arrive here in the first day so
difficult L oxygen and then wow no in 3
4 days you just your body gets used to
it how old are you I'm H 27 years old 27
yes you knew that coming up here is
dangerous it's bad for health all these
things right yes why did you still make
the decision to come here in Cusco the
protest about the president affected no
and then no tourist nothing absolutely
in Cusco for us too no job then I so
after pandemic it just became really bad
yeah bad I here yes yes I like yes a
little dangerous man respect respect
here it's more uh yeah yeah delinquents
yeah yeah basically it's like the
outcast of society I think they just end
up gravitating towards a place like this
where you know you end up with some
pretty rough personalities thankfully
these they are not some of those rough
personalities we like just by walking
earlier we we could we could just feel
like it wasn't it wasn't the best Vibe
could we what is plan for tonight no no
plan no
plan no plan if you can be our our local
t tour guide and we'll be happy to pay
you it would be amazing to just like see
it through your eyes so that we're not
just like walking with a camera you know
we want to be with locals and and your
smile is just amazing So yeah thank you
of course could we like go for a walk
you tell us okay this is where they do
this where uh around this place yeah
around here yeah of course but we are
going to go tonight to the Disco yeah
yeah great ma'am yeah okay let's go
we'll see you tonight
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welcome to
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wow and how much would a piece like
this and would this be like one day one
day's work for you or uh one week or
maybe in one day or in one hour or and
half an hour is the pen what's your
luckiest day best day 15 G 15 or 50 uh
50 50 W 50 g depend is depend mineral no
sometimes a d or sometimes no gold to No
it's it's heavier than it
looks very expensive very expensive
which is go thank you so much appreciate
it
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like everyone that works here how much
gold do you think every day maybe 1
kogam 1 kilo or 2 kilog less than 10 kg
yes TR is like uh yours guys you know
the people wow it's not usual right it's
very
rare pringo you know
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what were you saying about the show on
uh just here are there three showers hot
showers in the whole in the entire town
yes for 50,000 people yes three hot
showers yes for example in this street
and other Street just a street shower no
more showers
wowo hello hello this is a machine no a
big
Stone grind it gr I see I see I see
which water and the and Mercury Mercury
okay and Mercury is it is this why
people have um a drinking water problem
here Mercury is mixed with the lake pel
explains to us here that linon is
essentially a ticking time bomb as the
very industry that sustains it is also
its greatest threat there is heavy use
of mercury in their gold extraction
process which has severe environmental
repercussions polluting the land and
water with consequences that reach far
beyond the town's borders it is also
highly toxic and leads to serious health
issues for the miners and The Wider
Community including neurological and
reproductive damage now all the lakes
and water streams around have been
contaminated and become completely
undrinkable the name is aita aita aita
it is similar like a woman the woman is
sleeping H like the face and yes maybe
you see no mother
earth many years ago the glacier
and all in this place now for pollution
years two years less Glacier less
Glacier less Glacier for the pollution
because the people destroyed the the
Mother Earth yeah no how and how how do
you feel about that being here and and
working in mining but you also you you
care about Mother Earth and you and you
don't like the fact that you have uh
I recommended my friend please don't
leave trash or don't contaminate no
nothing yes we're going to put in the
bresh no not leave because other people
don't respect no yeah drinking that the
plastic every
B this is a problem no for me it's not
good
yeah IM Magic
oh first of all I can I can already see
it on my face I'm getting so puffy I
just did the reading and it was
66% so now we're in danger zone yeah
that's not healthy huh no I'm worried
I'm worried about myself too amar's
oxygen levels were dropping to an
alarming low they had to keep a very
close look on him to make sure no
serious symptoms would arise and be
ready to descend quickly if needed so he
he's been here for 8 years what was your
first memory arriving
here accident at the mountain the rock
the first thing he remembers here is
just an accident that Happ yes how how
often do you see people die here almost
every day or almost almost every day
people die almost every
day Lina and here in the disc to
dangerous because that coming know and
then wow it's it's good here wow and
when was the last time he saw someone
die
in other
streets wow okay so we have to be
careful once the sun goes down this
camera goes down with it no don't worry
because yes me help you with everything
yeah my brother brother for examp the
GU you're a magnet to the good people
you attract good people yes yes
thank you man thank you
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apprciate all our groceries AKA dinner
for
tonight we got a window
TV Cory went outside to film the town at
night but came back quickly after a
sketchy interaction a guy came and like
tried to focus my lens and typically
it's like playful I'm like yeah sure
this is how you focus and then he was
like how much and I was like I'm not not
going to say like I don't know you know
I don't know and he's like okay snag my
water bottle just starts running and I'm
like but it was only water so I was like
it's okay but that was that set the tone
for for me right after that I was like
okay I don't want to carry my camera
around anymore I don't want to do this
like this is too crazy for
me I'm pretty grateful man we just like
came with nothing and made friends
immediately we were given the clearest
instructions not to leave with anything
valuable from this hotel for telling us
pry had quite the footprint when we came
we're more liberal with our camera like
shooting and drone flying than than
other people's have been here so our
driver Christian was just U concerned
that someone would have like marked us
as a as a Target so he actually gave us
pretty sound like security instructions
and what to do how to get out always be
watching for people um behind you but
he's saying within half an hour like
this outside is just like going to
completely change and it's just going to
be just drunk people who could stab you
any moment so if we go out for like a
quick hang out with no cameras just like
with Fidel and his other friends to see
what NTI is here it is a pretty dark
reality with the amount of people who
are human trafficked particularly women
it's it's uh it's estimated that around
2500 women come up here from neighboring
towns for prostitution yeah we're going
to try and like be with the Good Vibes
avoid anything that looks sketchy but
ultimately call it early tonight and
just be back
here ready for a night out in the most
dangerous town in the world
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see this is one of the sketchiest places
that I've been you feel like the eyes
and everything you like I don't belong
here and I should and I should not be
here right now
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wow too wild it's too wild
yeah wrapping up the night with Fidel
he's got work tomorrow super early at
another mine thank you brother
appreciate it man thank you I appreciate
you no goodbye see you
later
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by it's so cool I can't sleep I'm at 70%
blood oxygen level which is an
improvement from
66% just went out just saw got to
experience a very different life than
anything that we've ever seen before
yeah there's always like an element of
just deep gratitude for the life that
we've been blessed with to just have a
hot shower and to be able to have a
proper roof on your head the the floor
here is like unbearable to walk on and
it's these little things that you start
to take for granted there's so many
people go to the craziest extents to be
able to make ends
meat just some thoughts with my funny uh
going to that outfit because it's
cold long johs some heat socks and we
see for sunrise for some pretty epic
drone Shots by the one and only Cory
Martin
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good morning it's 5:30 not much sleep in
fact no sleep at all I think I had like
45 minutes I have one of the strongest
headaches I've ever had feel dry
everywhere I counted I peed I peed eight
times in 9 hours which is just a lot I
wasn't even drinking that much water
which I should have um see how Cory's
doing I have a massive headache right
now yeah I swear going to the bathroom
felt like my heart rate when I by the
time I got back to bed I was just being
it felt like I just ran a mile yeah and
that's when I got like a little scared I
was like is this is this okay should we
get a quick check not beeping
yet well this is better than the night
the night I was beeping between 65 and
70 now it's 75
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came out to just capture some of what's
happening in the morning and we're still
getting those very long stairs people
confused in what we're doing here with
the with the red in the camera like
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that I was reflecting on like how I'm
feeling and and and just this this very
intense experience that we went through
and it's like torn between like just
such extremes like waking up at the
bottom of a glacier seeing the most
beautiful view but being up during the
night and hearing what was going on in
the town and hearing gunshots and
hearing people scream and hear hearing
people drunk breaking bottles it's it's
this weird Paradox between like being in
one of the most beautiful places that
you can be on our planet but also seeing
the worst of what human beings can do to
our planet
think this is like what the third fight
that breaks in the last half an hour a
lot of hostility yeah maybe that's our
sign get get out of here you met the
nicest guy in the town now get the
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out oh wow
I think this is the best like vantage
point to actually grasp how 50,000
people live in the highest city in the
world you could managed to fly the RO 5
km to just show the scale of what's
happening out there apparently where the
glacier is is where the most amount of
gold is so they are very keen to get
through it it's really dangerous because
there's tunnels that are inside of the
mountain underneath the glacier nobody
caring about the structural Integrity of
of anything so it's it almost feels like
a ticking time bomb that the min has
been operating since the' 70s and
hundreds of thousands of people have
come through to do this and and it's
just layers upon layers upon layers no
proper inspection I pray that people
stay safe and that the government does
something about it before it becomes
this catastrophic you know news headline
of thousands of miners just dying
because one of the shafts collapsed or
something like that my intention as we
leave this is just like be reminded like
you know we're talking about how
exciting it's going to be to take a hot
shower when we get there to be able to
like eat for the toilet you know like
all these little things that we kind of
dismiss in our daily life and we don't
really think deeply about I think trips
like this and being in places like this
really gets you to like recognize the
blessing that it is to be living a life
where you don't need to to do that you
don't need to leave everyone and
everything you know to come to the most
dangerous circumstances to be able to
make a Liv thank you everyone for
joining and thank you Cory for was being
the wizard behind the camera behind the
Drone and and we'll see you next week we
haven't said that in a very long time
but we'll see you next week
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