About Journey America
On July 8, 2012, Filipe Masetti Leite, a Brazilian journalist based out of Toronto, embarked upon one of the most daring journeys of the 21st Century.
The second-generation cowboy is riding two horses through 12 countries in North, Central and South America – a lifelong dream passed down from his father and inspired by Aime Tschiffelly’s 1925 ride from Argentina to Washington D.C. Filipe is traveling on horseback to explore, learn and engulf himself in the simplicity of a “natural way of life". Riding through hundreds of towns and villages on his nearly 10,000 mile journey, he'll engage with locals to hear their stories, sharing the most compelling narratives he finds. All the while you will see his personal footage updated weekly and follow his exact GPS coordinates on OutWildTV. Come along and experience Filipe's adventures and pitfalls while he experiences the wilderness, cities and towns of the Americas on his epic journey home.
Journal
As the Carnaval came to an end in Tierra Blanca, so did my wonderful rest. On a hot Tuesday morning, the ponies and I trekked south to the small town of Tres Valles.
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Over the past 10 months my ponies and I have ventured over mountains, through rivers, deserts, forests and many cities & towns.
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Mexico has given me a wealth of unforgettable moments. Those seconds in which all time stands still while you analyze just what exactly is happening.
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From Tepeaca, I continued my trek towards the state of Veracruz. As I rode south the vegetation began to change drastically.
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I am soaked. As I look around for corrals or some sort of home for the night, I see nothing.
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Nine months is what it took for me to step into this world. November 1, 1986. I was born exactly 9 months after carnival. Go figure!
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My ride through Mexico has given me the opportunity to see some extraordinary cities.
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On a hot tuesday morning I made my way to Rancho de la Villa, the Lienzo Charro where the horses are staying.
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While traveling through the desert in Northern Mexico, Filipe and his father stop for the night, only to wake up and discover an abandoned house.
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After 3 months travelling through Mexico with my father, the time came to say goodbye!
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