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Following his escape from the Amazon, the explorer's path led him to the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea, where immersion in local traditions offered a new understanding of exploration. Engaging in initiation ceremonies with tribal youths, he found himself partaking in grueling transformative experiences, marked by physical trials and communal bonding. This journey into the essence of initiation among indigenous cultures reinforced a fundamental truth: connection and collaboration are paramount.