Good Things · 8 days ago
Kingsley and Ross Holgate embark on the Greater Gorongosa Expedition, weaving through Mozambique's lush landscapes in a quest to combat malaria and bring hope to neglected communities. The convoy, a tapestry of history and heart in its mix of modern and heritage Land Rover Defenders, carries not just physical supplies-mosquito nets, eye clinics, and educational art programs-but a symbolic calabash filled with water meant to unite and connect. In revisiting Gorongosa, a park reborn from the ashes of war, they continue a narrative of resilience and restoration in a place once nearly erased by conflict. "That's when we first saw how this park was being brought back to life after the war - it was miraculous," Kingsley recalls, underscoring the enduring dance between devastation and renewal. The expedition's lineage of compassion and connection is set to echo through the children's art and rangers' boots, leaving behind a legacy that defies the forgetfulness of history. Core themes: The irrepressible spirit of human and environmental renewal; the intersection of adventure, compassion, and community empowerment.