On tonight's Intrepid Journeys to Yemen: trouble at the border; trying to export a goat called Nigel back to New Zealand; and a mad drive through Al Qaeda country were just some of the moments in a trip that Paul Holmes describes as a revelation.
Paul's mum, bless her, was very worried about the trip. "She sent me an email saying, 'My God you're going to be killed, be careful, be so careful!' But the amazing thing is I cannot recall ever going to a friendlier country than this. Even people who are taken hostage, and a lot of people are taken hostage here, report that they're treated beautifully by the people who have taken them hostage. So they're welcoming even when they're holding you prisoner. Fantastic."
This Middle East adventure also had a serious brush with the law. The crew's equipment was confiscated on arrival (a first for the Intrepid Journeys production team). "I'm thinking what a great start, I've been here half an hour and the camera has been confiscated. Welcome to Yemen."
Intrepid Journeys airs Tuesday 9.30pm on TV One.
Photos: TVNZ
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Paul Holmes Intrepid Journey to Yemen
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Having been in Yemen now for two years I would have loved to watch this show.
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