Reviews for From the ocean to the sky

The average rating for From the ocean to the sky based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2015-10-22 00:00:00 Anthony Silva A great travelogue by Sir Edmund Hillary and his team. It gives a vivid description of the Indian population living along the river Ganga, both in small villages and large cities. The adrenaline pumping adventure has been penned down very well by the author with the perspective of many crew members taken into account.

Review # 2 was written on 2013-07-13 00:00:00 Ryan Rice Once I started, I didn't stop--and that says everything. Adventure writing at its best--scenery, personalities, and jet  boats; overbearing crowds and scary solitude; beauty and (some rather cool) beasts.  All told with endearing honesty and introspection by a master of storytelling. The plan was to follow the Ganges River--mata ganga--from her ending in the Bay of Bengal up to her roots in the Himalayan Mountains.  A holy pilgrimage for millions of people but a thumping good adventure for Sir Edmund and his rugged crew.  Did they make it?  Read it yourself and find out. I was really impressed by his description of puja--the devotional service offered up at the start of the journey and many more times along the way.  So different from the method I grew up with--everyone stares at the ground and the oldest male says a few words starting with Dear Lord and ending with Amen.  The puja touches the spirit. There's a short essay and Hindu religion and current beliefs at the end...enlightening.  I'm planning to read it again tomorrow.   Also a detailed description of the jet boat design and how to pilot one in tricky water.  I'll pass on that. Five stars on this one.  And a little cheer.