From My Travel Readings This Week.
He bought a dead island for 13 thousand dollars, equipped the island with endangered animals, birds and trees. They offered 50 million dollars, he did not sell it and donated it. In 1962, newspaper editor Brendon Grimshaw bought the uninhabited island of Moyenne in the Seychelles, where no human had set foot for 50 years, for 13 thousand dollars. He began to live on the island like a real Robinson, taking with him companions from the locals. His name was "Rene Lafortin".
Brendon and Rene started to equip the island with trees, birds and turtles.
Over 39 years, Brendon and Rene planted 16 thousand trees with their own hands and built approximately 5 km of road. In 1996 he wrote a book about himself and the island called Grain of Sand.
A documentary of the same name was made about Grimshaw and the island in 2009. In 2007, Rene Lafortin died and Brendon was left alone on the island.
He was 81 years old. During his lifetime, he attracted 2000 new bird species to the island and introduced more than a hundred giant tortoises to the world, which were about to become extinct, including the Seychelles.
Thanks to Brendon's efforts, the once deserted island is now home to two-thirds of the Seychelles fauna. An abandoned piece of land turned into a real paradise.
A few years ago, the prince of Saudi Arabia offered Brendon Grimshaw $50 million for the island, which Brendon politely declined.
“I don't want the island to become a favorite vacation spot for the rich.
"Let it be a national park where everyone and animals can live and have fun freely."
He finally achieved his wish. In 2008, the island was indeed declared a "National Park".
You can achieve results by doing what you can afford, step by step, sometimes for years. Never expect such a thing from children who have been accustomed to being ready since childhood, or do not accustom your children to being so ready so that they can learn to make the world a better place.
Meanwhile, Did you know that....
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a famous landmark located in Australia. One of the most interesting things about Uluru is how it changes color throughout the day. In the early morning and late evening, you can see it glowing a bright red. This beautiful change happens because of the iron-rich surface of the rock, which reflects the sunlight in different ways at different times. When the sun rises, the light hits Uluru at a special angle, causing it to shine with a warm, red hue. As the day goes on, the rock can change to various shades, but it really stands out again at sunset. Many visitors come to witness this stunning sight, as it creates a magical atmosphere and reveals the rock's unique beauty.
Uluru is not just a rock; it is a sacred place for the Indigenous people of Australia. They have stories and traditions tied to this land that go back thousands of years. This combination of natural beauty and deep cultural significance makes Uluru a special destination for travelers from all over the world.
