Connollys Lost emerald mines - Brazil

[Crow]

Na the glue was to put my feathers back on those girls play rough!

Crow

 

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[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

True, true. but look at poor ORO after caring for those sheep

Jose

 

[Crow]

At least sheep don/t get you into so much trouble......

Yeah tried tell my ex If know she was going to complain so much I should of played up more. Struth ya can't win, I told her when the girls on the drumbeat stripped off in front of me I was a gentleman and only kept one eye open ....Geez exes hit harder when they hear that.

No sense of humour


Crow

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

Hmmmm was that your good eye ?? ? I kinda think that I would be no gentlemen and keep both open.

Salud con el Cafe.

Jose

P'S' If you run across any of the gals say hi for me .

 

[Crow]

One thing I can guarantee you from tropical tramps they always come out with one liners at the most inappropriate of moments, When I finally croak and kick the bucket I want a headstone saying "see I told you I was sick!"

Crow

 

[Culinary Caveman]

Great story. Explorer? Smuggler? Either way a fun read.

 

[Culinary Caveman]

Think I'll have another 1800 repesado on the rocks and read another tale. Cheers!

 

[Crow]

Hello Culinary Caveman

Always a pleasure to read of peoples enjoyment in reading such treasure legends.

If ya like South American Treasure yarns check out some of Inca stories ya might find fascinating.

Cheers Crow

 

[Alaskan Adventurer]

Hey guys,

Turns out I am supposed to be working with the Cofan people, who are an indigenous tribe located on the Ecuador/Colombia border. Really close to the location of the lost Emerald mine. I will keep my eyes peeled for the black shale cliffs.

 

[Crow]

Hello Alaskan adventurer.

Is always good to hear from you. After seeing the green demon has done to Muzo. Perhaps if you discover the location do keep it a secret..... The Cofan people have lost about 75-80% of their original territory they once had. There has been a long history of exploitation by outsiders. Some times the real treasure is the people themselves.

Cheers Crow

 

[Culinary Caveman]

Thanks for the tip Crow. I will check out some of the Inca stories.

 

[Alaskan Adventurer]

Hello Alaskan adventurer.

Is always good to hear from you. After seeing the green demon has done to Muzo. Perhaps if you discover the location do keep it a secret..... The Cofan people have lost about 75-80% of their original territory they once had. There has been a long history of exploitation by outsiders. Some times the real treasure is the people themselves.

Cheers Crow

For sure, Crow. The Cofan are amazing. A friend of mine is a very devoted activist and she has no intention of giving up. I am hoping to work on my video blog in a few months. Hopefully, I will be working alongside Daniela(activist), and help the Cofan by filming their projects, and working with their medicine man.(yage, and other medicinal plants). Off and on I will go gold prospecting, caving etc.

My intention is to get a group of people together, and do a bunch of projects, etc. If finances go well, I may pick up a small drone for surveillance purposes. So of the aerial footage would be amazing. Sort of like what i proposed in the Inca treasures section.

 

[Culinary Caveman]

I gave this yarn a good bit of thought last night and my belief is that Mr. Connely was probably a smuggler in cahoots with Sanchez or other high graders from the Columbian mines.
From what I've read the Columbians were keeping a pretty close eye on smugglers. So how does one go about gettin' stones out of the country if your ports are being watched? You have someone come from over the Andes from the south and meet them somewhere in the Amazon to pass off the stones. Then the stones get taken back to Ecuador and shipped from there. This would explain how Connely knew the country. It would also explain why he filed a claim as that would give him a valid reason to have gems in his possession.
Just my $.02.

 

[Crow]

I gave this yarn a good bit of thought last night and my belief is that Mr. Connely was probably a smuggler in cahoots with Sanchez or other high graders from the Columbian mines.
From what I've read the Columbians were keeping a pretty close eye on smugglers. So how does one go about gettin' stones out of the country if your ports are being watched? You have someone come from over the Andes from the south and meet them somewhere in the Amazon to pass off the stones. Then the stones get taken back to Ecuador and shipped from there. This would explain how Connely knew the country. It would also explain why he filed a claim as that would give him a valid reason to have gems in his possession.
Just my $.02.

Culinary Caveman While it is not impossible that there was other areas emerald bearing deposits even in Ecuador. I tend to agree with and think along those lines. However like with all treasure legends they can always amaze as new information comes to light.

Cheers Crow

 

[doc-d]

Alaskan Adventurer……if interested in drones, Ecuador is producing them…..see below.
Enjoy, there has been increased activity of the narcos along the Columbia/Ecuador border and Ecuador is sending more of it's military to the border region……
While things ebb and flow, the direction there is definitely increasing and kidnappings in the jungles is increasing.

Keep us updated on your adventures there. A beautiful and blessed country.
Vaya con Dios

Ecuador Signs decree with Brazil to Manufacture drones in Yachay
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On Tuesday during his visit to Brazil, President Rafael Correa announced the signing of a decree for the manufacture of drones or unmanned aircraft in a Research Center, which will move from Latacunga to the City of Knowledge in Yachay. The president visited the San Jose Dos Campos Technology Park in the province of the same name, and toured the facility until he eventually supported the agreement between the entity and Yachay. Read Article

 

[Crow]

Ah if only I had the all the technology years ago?

I think this era of computers, internet, various online archives and newspapers. GPS Systems Google earth new digital camera technology. Camera drones and high tech drone gadgetry better meter detectors. probes boroscopes and various apps.

The next generation has an opportunity of a lifetime if they have the hunger.......And the drive to research in a practical and logical manner.

There is no more better chance today to make interesting and profitable discoveries for those daring and resourceful enough to use these tools to their utmost...

Old Crow

 

[doc-d]

Crow, your are absolutely right about the technology available today opening up huge possibilities for those motivated enough to apply these valuable tools……
And in spite of these tools, today people seem more trapped in their conventional lives and comforts.

I would guess there would be a few out there who will seek out these lost treasures, yet if they are smart, we will never hear about it.
Sadly today, seems that speaking in public of finding treasure brings greedy government and people to try and take what you have worked hard to obtain.
You have more to fear from the governments than most criminal gangs without the uniform of state.

 

[Crow]

Some times a treasure is better off staying a legend.

Crow

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

NOT if YA WANNA EAT Cafe anyone

Don Jose de La Mancha

 

[doc-d]

Senor Don Jose, the black feathered one is correct, and you are also correct…….
Finding a treasure is not the same as letting the world know you have found it………and so the legend lives on, and you can eat, not too mention you can also afford all the coffee and black feathered ones coffee flavoring your heart desires.

Vaya con Dios mi amigos