Come along as four young explorers set out on an overland expedition to Mexico and Guatemala on a voyage of exploration and discovery.

This true story recounts the experiences of recent high school graduates who travel from their Florida hometown to the unfamiliar mountains and tropical jungles of Central America.

Piled into a specially-equipped Land Rover, pulling a trailer laden with the supplies and provisions needed for an eight-week road trip, they travel west to Texas, then deep into Mexico, discovering along the way that no matter how much they planned, danger can strike an unexpected blow.

Making new friends as they went, they crossed paths with unusual creatures, collected wild specimens, and experienced the kindness of strangers.

A recently re-discovered 8mm movie from the trip provides the background for William Thacker's vivid description of the incredible journey. Along the way, they encounter local inhabitants and exotic wildlife, scenic vistas, and unforeseen perils. The four relied on the strength and ingenuity of each other to survive, and naturally, it forged a unique bond among them that lasts to this day.

Don't miss any of William Thacker's adventures in The Chronicles of An Exotic Animal Cowboy: OTTERS ON A PLANE • INTO THE ORINOCO BASIN • THE IMPORTER • THE FLIGHT OF N9701J • RETURN TO THE ORINOCO • AN UNTAMED LAND