My name is Pedro Oliva and my mission is to
kayak over Juruena waterfall.
When PlayStation offered me the opportunity
for doing my own Uncharted adventure, I just
stop and remember Juruena.
Mato Grosso is known as the green hell of
the amazon forest. The last green blank space
on Earth.
It’s a very special area. Totally different
to other places in the world. When I stand
in front of the waterfall, I think it is similar
to the scenery in Uncharted 4.
You have two waterfalls, a rock in the middle,
the birds, blue sky, the wind, the sun and
all this combination is unique.
You can have fears in your life. Juruena for
me represent this. Because I am here 5 years
ago and I see the waterfall and it was too
strong for me at this time.
And my goal here is to face my fears.
I’ve been chasing this really a long time.
For me it’s the most powerful waterfall in my life.
Before the drop, I have concentration, my
mind is super relaxed, my heart is calm. I
do this because I have confidence in myself,
because I think this is my mission. But the
waterfall have the control.
He’s preparing to drop.
Attention! I don’t see the athlete. Does anyone see the athlete?
His kayak’s there.
He’s not in his kayak, where is he?
He’s over there. He’s ok.
After dropping Juruena I feel like I’m born
again. The water took me from my kayak like
a doll. I did many flips. It’s crazy.
I’m so happy. I still conquered my fears. That was my goal.
Thank you Juruena.
