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Global Trekker Returns to Hull After 28 Years
29 Oct
Summary
- Man completes 28-year walk from South America to Hull.
- Journey involved no transport and no return until completion.
- Exhibition features personal items and photos from the trek.
Karl Bushby, a former paratrooper, is returning to Hull after an extraordinary 28-year global trek. He began his journey from Chile in 1998, adhering to strict rules of using no transportation and not returning to the UK until his mission concluded. Bushby, now 57, will arrive back in his hometown on November 2nd, where he will be honored with a civic reception.
To commemorate his remarkable achievement, a free exhibition is being held at the Monocle building. This display features photographs from his extensive travels, excerpts from his diaries, and letters sent home to his parents. Also on display is "The Beast," a custom-built trolley used to transport his belongings throughout the nearly three-decade journey. The exhibition, which aims to inspire others, will run until early 2027.
Following the civic welcome, Bushby will complete the final leg of his journey by walking to his mother's home in east Hull. His epic expedition has been lauded for putting Hull on the map, drawing parallels to other notable individuals from the city.
