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Karl Bushby embraces his mother as he completes his 28-year walk around world
PBS • • world
Key Points:
- Karl Bushby completed a 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around the world, returning to his home in northern England after starting his journey in 1998 from Chile.
- His trek spanned four continents and 30 countries, involving perilous conditions such as crossing the Bering Strait on shifting ice, swimming the Caspian Sea and English Channel, and navigating dangerous jungles and deserts without using any transport.
- Bushby faced numerous challenges including financial setbacks from the 2008 crash, the COVID-19 pandemic, visa issues, and encounters with wildlife and border authorities, which caused lengthy delays.
- The journey was motivated by a birthday card from his father and supported by many strangers worldwide; Bushby reunited emotionally with family members, including his mother, son, and granddaughter, after years apart.
- Looking ahead, Bushby plans to engage in speaking events, publish a memoir sequel, and participate in a documentary by Werner Herzog, while acknowledging the challenge of transitioning back to everyday life after such a long adventure.
