Episode 3
The survivors spend more time with 'Pete' and co, witnessing ancient rituals never before revealed to the world. Then more sky-spirits descend to amaze the tribes people.
"Colonel Prossen searched for ways to ease the stress among his staff. On the 13th May 1945 he had arranged the most sought after prize, one certain to boost morale - a trip to Shangri-la. Margaret was at her desk when the invitation came..."
The members of Base G camp in Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea, are given time out to fly over this wonderful hidden valley, where time has stood still. The only inhabitants are the 'Stone Age' Yali and Dani tribes-people, who populate the jungle swathes. The flight in a plane called 'Gremlin Special' should be a real eye-opener, but then something goes badly wrong...
3. The survivors spend more time in the company of 'Pete'
and co, witnessing ancient rituals never before revealed to
the world. Then more sky-spirits descend to amaze the
tribes-people..
Reader Nathan Osgood.
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- Wed 11 May 2011 09:45大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
- Thu 12 May 2011 00:30大象传媒 Radio 4
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