Episode 57
John Arthur Elliott (aka The Camel Man) chats Living The Dream, Walking Away from Millions, the Jamieson River Rescue, and much more
Find & Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways
John Arthur Elliott is a former successful business person from Perth, Australia, who gave up the 'High Life' to pursue a life of adventure, exploration and meaning. John is currently 18months into a multi-year trek around Australia (by camel), and has become both an experienced cameleer and lover of nature, but also a spark of joy for regional and remote communities alike. His camel train draws huge smiles wherever they go.
You can find out more about John's epic journey here: https://www.johnelliott.com.au
In part 1 of the Podcast, Mel, Josh and John chat about:
• Why did John decide to move on from his massively 'successful' business life, to become a cameleer?
• Why camels? And what was it like being a cameleer (and adventurer) in training?
• The historical impact of camels in Australia. Josh and Mel had no idea how important camels were to the history of regional and remote Australia.
• The Incident: 1 cameleer, 5 camels, the Jamieson River, and a Cliff Face.
Links Mentioned in the Podcast.
• VIDEO: Wear Orange Wednesday - John thanks the Mansfield SES: https://www.facebook.com/367875437059788/videos/241448253757664
• VIDEO: Bethanga Bridge Crossing into Victoria: https://www.facebook.com/367875437059788/videos/2747423878638344
• VIDEO: The Jamieson River Rescue: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHwCGEwpQeo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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