Toba Lake, in northern Sumatra, occupies the ancient Toba caldera. One of its outlets, the Asahan River, is the site of some spectacular white-water, a kayaker’s delight. For anyone willing to run the river, spare a thought for your early human ancestors, who it seems, were lucky to survive the aftermath of a cataclysmic super volcanic eruption 74,000 years ago. Be thankful that they did. Continue reading
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Class 5; The falls and cataracts of Li Phi, southern Laos
Class 5; In The Shadow Of The Volcano
Pucon, Chile
Kayaking on a volcano
Pucon is a tourist destination, nestled between rugged hills and Largo (Lake) Villarrica in central Patagonia, Chile. One of its attractions is rivers with a bit of everything for kayakers and rafters, from Class V to Class II rapids and waterfalls, through bush and steep gorges. Idyllic? Normally yes, except that the most active volcano in Chile is right on your doorstep – in fact at times it’s in your living room. Continue reading