Brian Domander 🇨🇦
@c42retired.bsky.social
Retired District Fire Chief in Toronto. Circumnavigated by sailboat 2012-2019. Check out my 3 non-fiction books on Amazon.
Youtube: The Adventures Of Prince Diamond and Let's See Canada, Eh!
Youtube: The Adventures Of Prince Diamond and Let's See Canada, Eh!
My 3 non-fictions are now available as ebooks (EPUB and PDF) as well as Kindle. Part 1 and Tales From a Fire Department are also available in audiobook form. (Part 2 is simply too large for an audiobook at 608 pages!)
December 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
My 3 non-fictions are now available as ebooks (EPUB and PDF) as well as Kindle. Part 1 and Tales From a Fire Department are also available in audiobook form. (Part 2 is simply too large for an audiobook at 608 pages!)
The latest:
The friendliness of Fort Simpson. A moose running to us down the road... why? More wildfire damage. Coral Falls at Sambaa Deh Territorial Park. We find a bumper sticker, and a leash-free beach on the southern shore of mighty Great Slave Lake at Hay River.
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The friendliness of Fort Simpson. A moose running to us down the road... why? More wildfire damage. Coral Falls at Sambaa Deh Territorial Park. We find a bumper sticker, and a leash-free beach on the southern shore of mighty Great Slave Lake at Hay River.
youtu.be/iQLc2hsLaDY?...
084 The Northwest Territories... On to Hay River
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December 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The latest:
The friendliness of Fort Simpson. A moose running to us down the road... why? More wildfire damage. Coral Falls at Sambaa Deh Territorial Park. We find a bumper sticker, and a leash-free beach on the southern shore of mighty Great Slave Lake at Hay River.
youtu.be/iQLc2hsLaDY?...
The friendliness of Fort Simpson. A moose running to us down the road... why? More wildfire damage. Coral Falls at Sambaa Deh Territorial Park. We find a bumper sticker, and a leash-free beach on the southern shore of mighty Great Slave Lake at Hay River.
youtu.be/iQLc2hsLaDY?...
And, while I'm on the subject... Being a firefighter in the 5th largest fire department in North America brings with it a mass of stories. Funny, tragic, weird, strange, unexplained, or humorous, all the true tales I came across in my 33 year career in Toronto will be found here.
December 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
And, while I'm on the subject... Being a firefighter in the 5th largest fire department in North America brings with it a mass of stories. Funny, tragic, weird, strange, unexplained, or humorous, all the true tales I came across in my 33 year career in Toronto will be found here.
The story of Prince Diamond continues around the world, from Grenada to Grenada. Part 2 has 51 photographs, and is available in paperback and Kindle. It's just too big for audiobook! The sailor in your life will thank you!
December 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The story of Prince Diamond continues around the world, from Grenada to Grenada. Part 2 has 51 photographs, and is available in paperback and Kindle. It's just too big for audiobook! The sailor in your life will thank you!
The story of Prince Diamond from birth to departing from North America is available on Amazon in paperback, Kindle and audiobook. Complete with 14 photographs to please the sailor in your life! This is Part 1 of the circumnavigation.
December 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The story of Prince Diamond from birth to departing from North America is available on Amazon in paperback, Kindle and audiobook. Complete with 14 photographs to please the sailor in your life! This is Part 1 of the circumnavigation.
142. Farewell to Prince Diamond
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December 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
My late Chief shows off his wheelchair. It's how we rolled!
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My late Chief shows off his wheelchair. It's how we rolled!
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Dealing with a large, crippled dog on board, Part 2
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December 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
My late Chief shows off his wheelchair. It's how we rolled!
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My late Chief shows off his wheelchair. It's how we rolled!
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The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Here is how we helped our buddy, Chief, to take a swim. This could also be a way to load a large dog onto your boat in some situations. Chief was a 44 kg (97 pound) American white shepherd.
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Here is how we helped our buddy, Chief, to take a swim. This could also be a way to load a large dog onto your boat in some situations. Chief was a 44 kg (97 pound) American white shepherd.
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Dealing with a large crippled dog on board, Part 1
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December 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Here is how we helped our buddy, Chief, to take a swim. This could also be a way to load a large dog onto your boat in some situations. Chief was a 44 kg (97 pound) American white shepherd.
youtu.be/O-na99NX3XY?...
Here is how we helped our buddy, Chief, to take a swim. This could also be a way to load a large dog onto your boat in some situations. Chief was a 44 kg (97 pound) American white shepherd.
youtu.be/O-na99NX3XY?...
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Ten months after arriving in Grenada, Brian and Ramona move Prince Diamond to Trinidad on the cusp of the Covid-19 pandemic. Will it be sold, or sailed to Canada?
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Ten months after arriving in Grenada, Brian and Ramona move Prince Diamond to Trinidad on the cusp of the Covid-19 pandemic. Will it be sold, or sailed to Canada?
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141. From Grenada to Trinidad
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December 1, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Ten months after arriving in Grenada, Brian and Ramona move Prince Diamond to Trinidad on the cusp of the Covid-19 pandemic. Will it be sold, or sailed to Canada?
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Ten months after arriving in Grenada, Brian and Ramona move Prince Diamond to Trinidad on the cusp of the Covid-19 pandemic. Will it be sold, or sailed to Canada?
youtu.be/IA1v13nbWG8?...
The latest:
Into the Northwest Territories for the first time! A moose on the road, and bison on the shoulder. We finally see a stone hit the windshield, as a small truck passes. This is a very lonely road! A ferry takes us across the Liard River to Fort Simpson.
youtu.be/aXI-iaDWkuY?...
Into the Northwest Territories for the first time! A moose on the road, and bison on the shoulder. We finally see a stone hit the windshield, as a small truck passes. This is a very lonely road! A ferry takes us across the Liard River to Fort Simpson.
youtu.be/aXI-iaDWkuY?...
083 The Northwest Territories... On to Fort Simpson
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November 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The latest:
Into the Northwest Territories for the first time! A moose on the road, and bison on the shoulder. We finally see a stone hit the windshield, as a small truck passes. This is a very lonely road! A ferry takes us across the Liard River to Fort Simpson.
youtu.be/aXI-iaDWkuY?...
Into the Northwest Territories for the first time! A moose on the road, and bison on the shoulder. We finally see a stone hit the windshield, as a small truck passes. This is a very lonely road! A ferry takes us across the Liard River to Fort Simpson.
youtu.be/aXI-iaDWkuY?...
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Carol has gone home to her family, her circumnavigation successfully completed. Matt found another boat headed west and goes on to complete HIS circumnavigation in Panama. While on the hard in Grenada, Brian prepares the boat for sale.
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Carol has gone home to her family, her circumnavigation successfully completed. Matt found another boat headed west and goes on to complete HIS circumnavigation in Panama. While on the hard in Grenada, Brian prepares the boat for sale.
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140. Preparing Prince Diamond for Sale
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November 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Carol has gone home to her family, her circumnavigation successfully completed. Matt found another boat headed west and goes on to complete HIS circumnavigation in Panama. While on the hard in Grenada, Brian prepares the boat for sale.
youtu.be/JAN5UAQlmiQ?...
Carol has gone home to her family, her circumnavigation successfully completed. Matt found another boat headed west and goes on to complete HIS circumnavigation in Panama. While on the hard in Grenada, Brian prepares the boat for sale.
youtu.be/JAN5UAQlmiQ?...
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Prince Diamond completes his circumnavigation and returns to Phare Bleu Marina, having departed Grenada late December 2012. Prince Diamond is hauled out at Grenada Marine. This is NOT the end.
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Prince Diamond completes his circumnavigation and returns to Phare Bleu Marina, having departed Grenada late December 2012. Prince Diamond is hauled out at Grenada Marine. This is NOT the end.
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139. Return to Grenada
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November 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Prince Diamond completes his circumnavigation and returns to Phare Bleu Marina, having departed Grenada late December 2012. Prince Diamond is hauled out at Grenada Marine. This is NOT the end.
youtu.be/Ym5Xw77RzOs?...
Prince Diamond completes his circumnavigation and returns to Phare Bleu Marina, having departed Grenada late December 2012. Prince Diamond is hauled out at Grenada Marine. This is NOT the end.
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The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Carol, Matt and I explore the infamous French penal colony of Devil's Island, made famous in the film Papillon with Dustin Hoffman and Steve McQueen. Agoutis, Capuchin monkeys and gorgeous scenery.
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Carol, Matt and I explore the infamous French penal colony of Devil's Island, made famous in the film Papillon with Dustin Hoffman and Steve McQueen. Agoutis, Capuchin monkeys and gorgeous scenery.
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138. Notorious Devil's Island
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November 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Carol, Matt and I explore the infamous French penal colony of Devil's Island, made famous in the film Papillon with Dustin Hoffman and Steve McQueen. Agoutis, Capuchin monkeys and gorgeous scenery.
youtu.be/Tt8Ns98MkvQ?...
Carol, Matt and I explore the infamous French penal colony of Devil's Island, made famous in the film Papillon with Dustin Hoffman and Steve McQueen. Agoutis, Capuchin monkeys and gorgeous scenery.
youtu.be/Tt8Ns98MkvQ?...
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Swimming in a 3,000 m deep pool! Dos Lençóis, a name which apparently means "two bed sheets" and describes the beautiful sand dunes. On the way to French Guiana. Crossing the Equator for the last time. We check out the town of Kourou.
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Swimming in a 3,000 m deep pool! Dos Lençóis, a name which apparently means "two bed sheets" and describes the beautiful sand dunes. On the way to French Guiana. Crossing the Equator for the last time. We check out the town of Kourou.
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137. Lençóis Maranhenses, Brazil and Kourou, French Guiana
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November 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Swimming in a 3,000 m deep pool! Dos Lençóis, a name which apparently means "two bed sheets" and describes the beautiful sand dunes. On the way to French Guiana. Crossing the Equator for the last time. We check out the town of Kourou.
youtu.be/2OJuh9-CjWE?...
Swimming in a 3,000 m deep pool! Dos Lençóis, a name which apparently means "two bed sheets" and describes the beautiful sand dunes. On the way to French Guiana. Crossing the Equator for the last time. We check out the town of Kourou.
youtu.be/2OJuh9-CjWE?...
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Prince Diamond arrives in welcoming Jacaré, a quiet haven of safety in dangerous Brazil. The nearby large city of João Pessoa. A taxi tour of the highlands with friends Mildred and Keith of s/v Atalanta. Seeing a Cachaça factory.
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Prince Diamond arrives in welcoming Jacaré, a quiet haven of safety in dangerous Brazil. The nearby large city of João Pessoa. A taxi tour of the highlands with friends Mildred and Keith of s/v Atalanta. Seeing a Cachaça factory.
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136. Brazil
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November 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Prince Diamond arrives in welcoming Jacaré, a quiet haven of safety in dangerous Brazil. The nearby large city of João Pessoa. A taxi tour of the highlands with friends Mildred and Keith of s/v Atalanta. Seeing a Cachaça factory.
youtu.be/wlPtfHH2W1U?...
Prince Diamond arrives in welcoming Jacaré, a quiet haven of safety in dangerous Brazil. The nearby large city of João Pessoa. A taxi tour of the highlands with friends Mildred and Keith of s/v Atalanta. Seeing a Cachaça factory.
youtu.be/wlPtfHH2W1U?...
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
We experience some of the best sailing ever! Then, a squall in the night has Matt fighting to bring down the asymmetric with the boat almost out of control. The watermaker appears to be faulty. We arrive at Cabedelo, Brazil.
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We experience some of the best sailing ever! Then, a squall in the night has Matt fighting to bring down the asymmetric with the boat almost out of control. The watermaker appears to be faulty. We arrive at Cabedelo, Brazil.
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135. Crossing the South Atlantic Ocean
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November 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
We experience some of the best sailing ever! Then, a squall in the night has Matt fighting to bring down the asymmetric with the boat almost out of control. The watermaker appears to be faulty. We arrive at Cabedelo, Brazil.
youtu.be/nO3KqIUGE5g?...
We experience some of the best sailing ever! Then, a squall in the night has Matt fighting to bring down the asymmetric with the boat almost out of control. The watermaker appears to be faulty. We arrive at Cabedelo, Brazil.
youtu.be/nO3KqIUGE5g?...
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Brian and Matt explore the cliff-side walking path along the western coast of St. Helena. Ruins from the Napoleonic era are everywhere. Jamestown after 6 p.m., generally forbidden to yachties! The magnificent 1700s Consulate Hotel.
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Brian and Matt explore the cliff-side walking path along the western coast of St. Helena. Ruins from the Napoleonic era are everywhere. Jamestown after 6 p.m., generally forbidden to yachties! The magnificent 1700s Consulate Hotel.
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134. A St Helena Walk
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November 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Brian and Matt explore the cliff-side walking path along the western coast of St. Helena. Ruins from the Napoleonic era are everywhere. Jamestown after 6 p.m., generally forbidden to yachties! The magnificent 1700s Consulate Hotel.
youtu.be/1Sa4W7KR_2g?...
Brian and Matt explore the cliff-side walking path along the western coast of St. Helena. Ruins from the Napoleonic era are everywhere. Jamestown after 6 p.m., generally forbidden to yachties! The magnificent 1700s Consulate Hotel.
youtu.be/1Sa4W7KR_2g?...
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
With Rich and Jan from s/v Slip Away, we go snorkelling with whale sharks! On the way back to Jamestown I spy an interesting trail on the sheer cliffs and vow to walk it before leaving St. Helena.
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With Rich and Jan from s/v Slip Away, we go snorkelling with whale sharks! On the way back to Jamestown I spy an interesting trail on the sheer cliffs and vow to walk it before leaving St. Helena.
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133. Swimming with the Largest Sharks in the World
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November 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
With Rich and Jan from s/v Slip Away, we go snorkelling with whale sharks! On the way back to Jamestown I spy an interesting trail on the sheer cliffs and vow to walk it before leaving St. Helena.
youtu.be/i2gsr4zuKqQ?...
With Rich and Jan from s/v Slip Away, we go snorkelling with whale sharks! On the way back to Jamestown I spy an interesting trail on the sheer cliffs and vow to walk it before leaving St. Helena.
youtu.be/i2gsr4zuKqQ?...
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
An uncomfortable passage to the tiny rock called St. Helena. Exploring Jamestown. Climbing the thrilling stairway Jacob's Ladder. Viewing The Briars, where Napoleon stayed for a period and Longwood House, the last home of Napoleon.
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An uncomfortable passage to the tiny rock called St. Helena. Exploring Jamestown. Climbing the thrilling stairway Jacob's Ladder. Viewing The Briars, where Napoleon stayed for a period and Longwood House, the last home of Napoleon.
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132. On to St. Helena
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November 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
An uncomfortable passage to the tiny rock called St. Helena. Exploring Jamestown. Climbing the thrilling stairway Jacob's Ladder. Viewing The Briars, where Napoleon stayed for a period and Longwood House, the last home of Napoleon.
youtu.be/Jbo2KTZ70ow?...
An uncomfortable passage to the tiny rock called St. Helena. Exploring Jamestown. Climbing the thrilling stairway Jacob's Ladder. Viewing The Briars, where Napoleon stayed for a period and Longwood House, the last home of Napoleon.
youtu.be/Jbo2KTZ70ow?...
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Driving across the desert with dwindling fuel. This is no joke. Brian and Carol climb the towering sand dunes Big Daddy and Big Mama at Sossusvlei. One of the hardest climbs for this old guy. A hiker collapses.
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Driving across the desert with dwindling fuel. This is no joke. Brian and Carol climb the towering sand dunes Big Daddy and Big Mama at Sossusvlei. One of the hardest climbs for this old guy. A hiker collapses.
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131. Climbing 325 m (1000 ft) Big Daddy
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November 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Driving across the desert with dwindling fuel. This is no joke. Brian and Carol climb the towering sand dunes Big Daddy and Big Mama at Sossusvlei. One of the hardest climbs for this old guy. A hiker collapses.
youtu.be/bh3aA941KO8?...
Driving across the desert with dwindling fuel. This is no joke. Brian and Carol climb the towering sand dunes Big Daddy and Big Mama at Sossusvlei. One of the hardest climbs for this old guy. A hiker collapses.
youtu.be/bh3aA941KO8?...
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Since the days when National Geographic Magazine didn't accept advertising, one of the most agreed-upon television shows for the whole family was the National Geographic specials. Quite often these featured Namibia's national park Etosha.
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Since the days when National Geographic Magazine didn't accept advertising, one of the most agreed-upon television shows for the whole family was the National Geographic specials. Quite often these featured Namibia's national park Etosha.
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130. Etosha!
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November 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Since the days when National Geographic Magazine didn't accept advertising, one of the most agreed-upon television shows for the whole family was the National Geographic specials. Quite often these featured Namibia's national park Etosha.
youtu.be/qyZlKeoX5iM?...
Since the days when National Geographic Magazine didn't accept advertising, one of the most agreed-upon television shows for the whole family was the National Geographic specials. Quite often these featured Namibia's national park Etosha.
youtu.be/qyZlKeoX5iM?...
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Prince Diamond starts off for Walvis Bay in high wind. Battery problems. Unexpected Windex problems. A rental car land trip to the north. The Skeleton Coast, a shockingly forbidding land. Twyfelfontein, petroglyphs. Petrified Forest.
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Prince Diamond starts off for Walvis Bay in high wind. Battery problems. Unexpected Windex problems. A rental car land trip to the north. The Skeleton Coast, a shockingly forbidding land. Twyfelfontein, petroglyphs. Petrified Forest.
youtu.be/T6Fi5ToLffI?...
129. Art and Nature
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November 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Prince Diamond starts off for Walvis Bay in high wind. Battery problems. Unexpected Windex problems. A rental car land trip to the north. The Skeleton Coast, a shockingly forbidding land. Twyfelfontein, petroglyphs. Petrified Forest.
youtu.be/T6Fi5ToLffI?...
Prince Diamond starts off for Walvis Bay in high wind. Battery problems. Unexpected Windex problems. A rental car land trip to the north. The Skeleton Coast, a shockingly forbidding land. Twyfelfontein, petroglyphs. Petrified Forest.
youtu.be/T6Fi5ToLffI?...
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Exploring the eerie, abandoned diamond mining town near Lüderitz.
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Exploring the eerie, abandoned diamond mining town near Lüderitz.
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128. The Ghost Town Kolemanskop
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November 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
Exploring the eerie, abandoned diamond mining town near Lüderitz.
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Exploring the eerie, abandoned diamond mining town near Lüderitz.
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The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
A road trip to the country south-east of Lüderitz. Incredible heat once we're away from the coast! The hilarious Canyon Roadhouse bar. The Fish River Canyon. Matt jumps over the edge. Gondwana Canyon Village. A "rock hyrax" up close!
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A road trip to the country south-east of Lüderitz. Incredible heat once we're away from the coast! The hilarious Canyon Roadhouse bar. The Fish River Canyon. Matt jumps over the edge. Gondwana Canyon Village. A "rock hyrax" up close!
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127. The Canyons of Southern Namibia
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November 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The Adventures of Prince Diamond:
A road trip to the country south-east of Lüderitz. Incredible heat once we're away from the coast! The hilarious Canyon Roadhouse bar. The Fish River Canyon. Matt jumps over the edge. Gondwana Canyon Village. A "rock hyrax" up close!
youtu.be/EsWZEgNrWt4?...
A road trip to the country south-east of Lüderitz. Incredible heat once we're away from the coast! The hilarious Canyon Roadhouse bar. The Fish River Canyon. Matt jumps over the edge. Gondwana Canyon Village. A "rock hyrax" up close!
youtu.be/EsWZEgNrWt4?...