During the days I felt myself slipping into a kind of madness. Solitary confinement has an astonishing effect on the mind. The trip was to stay calm and keep myself occupied. I spent hours working out how to break free. But trying to escape would have been instant suicide.
Tahir ShahI felt sure we could gain the upper hand by putting ourselves in the mindset of the Incas.
Tahir ShahThe forest did not tolerate frailty of body or mind. Show your weakness, and it would consume you without hesitation.
Tahir Shah