
On Tuesday 13th February 2018, the Scientific Exploration Society is holding a reception and
presentation at Canning House, 14-15 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PS, 6 to 8pm. This
will celebrate the many expeditions carried out in Latin America under the banner of the
Society, since the epic first crossing on the Darien Gap in 1972, to the recent successful
expedition in Colombia’s Amazonas region.
The event will be introduced by His Excellency Néstor Osorio, the Colombian Ambassador
and an illustrated presentation will be given by the eminent explorer Colonel John Blashford-
Snell, president of the Scientific Exploration Society and Senorita Yolima Cipaguata, the
Society’s representative in Latin America. An auction in aid of the Society’s work and to help
the Ticuna people of Colombia Amazonas will be held and there will be drinks and canapes.
Tickets are £50 and will be available from Eventbrite.co.uk or from the Scientific
Exploration Society, email Cat Walker cat@ses-explore.org