The sentry on the island of the tiger

Who's in the coffin with that load these soldiers on the banks of a lake? What legacy left in the maps and the preservation of natural habitat? What is the name of the island where his remains lie? A track: still, vessels make it sound the horn three times a sign of respect as he passed his final resting place. The travel writer Gerardo Bartolomé enigmatic guide us in this trip next week.

byGerardo Bartolomé

6 November, 2011

byGerardo Bartolomé

Published November 06, 2011

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