American Drug Smuggler Reveals INSANE Story Of Surviving 7 Years In An Ecuador Prison

American Drug Smuggler Reveals INSANE Story Of Surviving 7 Years In An Ecuador Prison | Oscar Castro

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A failed smuggling operation in a foreign country lands Oscar Castro in a Max Security Ecuadorian Prison for 7 years. In this episode we hear an inside look on what life in prison is like in a foreign country, his fail escape attempts & how he was ultimately able to survive.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:13 - From Hustling to Dealing
00:08:58 - Kidnapped in Ecuador
00:13:30 - Party Inside the Jail
00:17:50 - Desperate Call to Mom
00:22:19 - Conditions in the Ecuadorian Jail
00:26:28 - corruption
00:30:51 - Transfer to the max
00:35:20 - Attempted Escape from Prison
00:39:23 - Life inside
00:43:41 - Making Liquor
00:47:51 - Difficult Choices
00:52:20 - The Power and Presence of the Life of Crime
00:56:31 - The Adrenaline Rush
01:00:44 - Overcoming Adversity and Building Success
01:04:46 - A Crazy Story and Meeting My Wife

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@darianmallard6350 2 ай бұрын

I really like how Ian listens to his guests tell their story without interrupting them! Love the channel

@ianbickCT 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@darianmallard6350 2 ай бұрын

@@ianbickCT You’re welcome!

@LL_SHAWN_P____ 2 ай бұрын

Ian asks great questions too, while not interrupting

@darianmallard6350 2 ай бұрын

@@LL_SHAWN_P____ Facts! He really does.

@zachleblanc1324 2 ай бұрын

Unlike Mr Johnny Mitchel lmao

@nbachris3053 2 ай бұрын

W podcast!!! Love how yo ACTUALLY LET THE GUEST TELL THERE STORY AND DONT INTERRUPT

@ianbickCT 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate you!!!

@andyhoms2001 2 ай бұрын

This was such an entertaining interview. I was enthralled. It has everything: Capture, escape, crazy party prison with chicks..you name it! I think this guy has a future in the prison podcast genre. God on you Ian, for helping him out.

@kevinsmith-pt6rg 21 күн бұрын

Everyone ''gets in with the wrong crowd'', they are never ''the wrong crowd''.

@adimeter 21 күн бұрын

Same thing I said ab my neighbors gangster son. She love to use that line 'got in with the wrong crown'. Eventually he was stabbed to death in the early 90's. I do not miss him

@PhukTrump2024 20 күн бұрын

@@adimetertrump voters

@alexelprof 2 ай бұрын

Wow!! Oscar congratulations on your interview and I can definitely vouch for him!! Cause I am the tall white boy, green eyes that spoke to him in English with no accent in the first jail and survived!!! Loved every second of the interview!!!

@kevinbyrne2535 2 ай бұрын

How did you end up in there dude?

@mtbregardless3602 2 ай бұрын

Seriously, what are the chances you come across this interview? That gnarly

@matt.willoughby Ай бұрын

The guy who was banging the psychiatrist? 😅

@lennyestrella6252 Ай бұрын

God bless you, Alex.

@nathanrodriguez5300 Ай бұрын

Y'all are full of shit. Fake ass story time with a clown. Just like dude has all his "Cosmetical" shit on his dresser. It's Hygiene douchebag 🤣😂🤣. Anyone that's ever done any time would know what it's called in the joint.. He said Cosmetical 🤣😂🤣😂🤣👏🤡🤡 Thanks for the laugh dummy 👊👊

@ronniedavis6889 2 ай бұрын

Great interview, it's good to see someone who takes accountabiliy for their choices growing up and didn't blame the parents like the overwhelming majority of others do.

@craigcrawford6749 2 ай бұрын

Is that really what the majority do? Examples?

@ahashdahnagila6884 Ай бұрын

The overwhelming majority of those blame society (and play the victim).

@user-ro8wc9hc8k Ай бұрын

@@ahashdahnagila6884it's society that lets politicians make rules to rule US

@well_i_liked_it Ай бұрын

So where does he show any remorse for destroying people and communities by selling heroin?

@chamade166 27 күн бұрын

Teah showing remorse by presently profiting from his criminal life.

@JB-uw5yh 2 ай бұрын

This guy is smart, glad he got arrested, glad he got a second chance. He obviously learned his lesson. Quite possibly the experience saved his life and gave him a better perspective on life. I hope he does well in life!

@SLIMMIKETV Ай бұрын

“glad he got arrested” is craaazy

@yomommaahotoo264 Ай бұрын

Obvious bootlicker.

@well_i_liked_it Ай бұрын

He ruined thousands of peoples lives selling Heroin in poor neighbourhoods.

@jadezee6316 20 күн бұрын

you are just as stupid as he is....

@axemanarbor Ай бұрын

Good show dude . Education for these young fellas that think this is the life . DONT DO IT !!

@YachtRockFiend Ай бұрын

Wow I was living in Quito teaching English at the exact same time this dude was there from 2001-2004. Great storyteller! We went to the jail in Quito and brought food and stuff to all the gringos in there who got busted for trying to smuggle blow! It was a wild time that's for sure...

@theriddlerUSA Ай бұрын

I lived in Quito in 1993-1995. My exhusband worked for an oil trading company. It was definitely a corrupt place.

@bluesky6985 Ай бұрын

@@theriddlerUSAJust like America 😊

@theriddlerUSA Ай бұрын

@@bluesky6985 Right on! Our corruption is hidden a little more.

@bluesky6985 Ай бұрын

@@theriddlerUSA Not anymore. Now it's in our face

@sajordan3428 Ай бұрын

Not anything like American, your ignorance betrays you

@tommeredith7462 Ай бұрын

Thankfully Oscar had the good fortune of having a loving and supportive family. We all are aware of how horrible it is when Americans get busted for drug’s in foreign countries. I’m glad Oscar made a successful career for himself after getting out of prison.

@GLOBALOCKDOWN Ай бұрын

Thank you

@well_i_liked_it Ай бұрын

He sold heroin and ruined communities and peoples lives. WTF?

@Simonsayshmp 19 күн бұрын

Nice guy crazy story, definitely need a part 2 with more war stories…. Great job Ian ❤

@GLOBALOCKDOWN 18 күн бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate it. 🙏

@Simonsayshmp 18 күн бұрын

Love the story behind your wife and it’s like a full circle ⭕️ 😂 life has a funny way of going round and round. I was a drug addict and dealer and now I’m a drug worker helping the homeless lot that I hung around.

@PaulaAlbeno-xn4kl Ай бұрын

Appreciation 2:14 I had a feeling he was going to say that All blessings to you man life’s a beautiful thing

@ryankimball8688 2 ай бұрын

Bravo Ian awesome interview !!!!❤❤❤

@joshr8098 2 ай бұрын

I enjoy listening to this guy. Well spoken, nice and calm, great story

@KevinTobin-yd1ku 2 ай бұрын

It's absolutely a perfect gift for Ian.. he looks like a cartoon character

@AMERICAtheBEAUTIFUL9 Ай бұрын

Amazing how this guy has a podcast with his lame questions

@padebro2683 Ай бұрын

Kevin said that the the guest is a perfect gift for Ian because he, the guest, is a cartoon character. I agree because he's sitting in a dimly lit room with dark glasses acting like he's in a cheap knock-off 007 movie. He's what now, a 45yo middle age guy living off of 1 story. Funny Sad & Pathetic

@padebro2683 Ай бұрын

Well now, ONE other person who doesn't think Oscar hung the moon and stars! I thought I was alone.

@GLOBALOCKDOWN Ай бұрын

@padebro2683 Don't forget to follow, like and subscribe!😅👌😂

@gorereality 2 ай бұрын

I have Ecuadorian parents & we’re from New Jersey too so this story really hits different. Glad dude was able to make something out of his life great inspiration story

@74the_magpie Ай бұрын

You impress me , calling Mom daily! Love it. Rough life.

@fumanpoo4725 2 ай бұрын

Wes Watson held those keys in Ecuador.

@sebastiangraham001 Ай бұрын

Wes Watson the guy exposed for never even being on a level 4 yard 😂

@RonMcdon. Ай бұрын

paper work AND passport HOOPED!

@jasper3127 Ай бұрын

Wes hooped the last prison he was in when he hit hit a new level 12 yard!

@kennethclaar922 Ай бұрын

His story sounded pretty grounded . I think he is the real deal because the guys act like they had to beat up the toughest guy there . He is real I believe . For what it’s worth .

@tonyjohnson7428 2 ай бұрын

Another great interview Ian! Keep up the awesome work bro!

@ianbickCT 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@graemewatson2296 26 күн бұрын

Crazy life. I hope he can make up for all the damage he caused with the drugs. I feel it is strange that he never mentioned any remorse for that harm, but maybe has voiced this aspect privately. Anyway, I wish him success. Meeting the wife is such a cool story.... and Ecuadorian!!!

@ar15gator 5 күн бұрын

Dang! Craziness to the next level. Glad you faired well 👊🏻💯

@Simonsayshmp 18 күн бұрын

Bless 2 Oscar. I love the fact that he keeps saying it is what it is but don’t make the same mistake and learn from it . What’s your KZfaq channel called.

@alking6633 2 ай бұрын

This guest needs his own Podcast

@lennyestrella6252 2 ай бұрын

That’s coming soon bro

@tyrone1544 Ай бұрын

Sure, right loser. Another piece-of-shit lost in cyberspace.

@sydneywilson9366 2 ай бұрын

Great show Ian and Oscar! This one ranks in my favorites.

@diegorueda7509 2 ай бұрын

Great interview Ian, Im from Ecuador sounds like he did his time in Penal Garcia Moreno, the prisons there are completely different than here in the USA. The only thing is that there is no life sentences in Ecuador. Keep up the good content Ian

@ianbickCT 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate you man

@lennyestrella6252 2 ай бұрын

In the Ecuadorian prison system, 30 years is the maximum sentence. People in prison called that a life sentence, at least they did when we were there.

@shokshakapp Ай бұрын

I lived in Ecuador for 30+ years. Cool story. Spot on as well. Im just thinking, that kid interviewing the guy, they would make out of him a rag doll. The prison rag doll😂😂😂.

@ScamCast Ай бұрын

During his story of the prison, all I could imagine was "Sona". The prison in Panama from the "Prison Break" show. 😂

@joseplaza9442 28 күн бұрын

You watch to much tv

@Omero-kx7do 20 күн бұрын

Dude you need to watch the movie Midnite Express it is based on this person named Billy Hayes he gets busted by Turkish authorities trying to board a plane at the airport with I forgot how much Hashish strapped to his body gets sent to this Turkish prison dude I will let you watch it this was in 1978

@Omero-kx7do 20 күн бұрын

@73gmiller Ай бұрын

Great Show! I rarely watch stuff like this for more than 10 minutes. I watched it all! This is great content! I wish my man all the best, sounded like the name Rehabilitation Center did work after all.

@GLOBALOCKDOWN Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@nikkirichards4952 2 ай бұрын

They in there parting like rock stars... crazy!

@joshua-nf3rx 2 ай бұрын

This one hits home. I’m about the same age as him, from Jersey. I’m in Colombia the same year as him, I was an actor doing commercials for rexona (deodorant brand in Colombia). It was so dangerous back then. Every time I was down there I was approached with some offer to bring cocaine back to New York. It just wasn’t my thing but anybody could get caught up in it. Hope Oscar is doing good and glad he made it out

@GLOBALOCKDOWN 2 ай бұрын

Thanks man I'm doing great! Stay tuned for my pods coming soon

@joshua-nf3rx 2 ай бұрын

@@GLOBALOCKDOWN all good my man. I still remember bogota airport with lots of military with machine guns and drug dogs. Back then they were kidnapping lot of foreigners (I think it was the farc).

@bianchaesson1441 28 күн бұрын

GREAT STORY!!! Thank you both!! All the best to your guest, wife, mother, family!!

@GLOBALOCKDOWN 27 күн бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate that.

@280SE Ай бұрын

What a great guy and what a blessing to have a supportive family like he has. There must be a hell of a lot of prisoners that aren’t lucky enough to have that

@Ghost-zf8lk 2 ай бұрын

This is gon be an interesting one

@bhupendersingh8427 Ай бұрын

Bravo. Great interview and best to Oscar.

@joewalsh886 2 ай бұрын

Its been awesome watching your channel grow. Ive missed the last couple vids catching up now. Appreciate content man 👍

@ianbickCT 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@TheUnitedStatesofAmericaUSA Ай бұрын

I have immense respect for Oscar, what an incredible person and his courage to share his story. I live abroad in Peru, but I traveled to the Galapagos Islands last year and had to go through Guayaquil, the most dangerous city in Ecuador. It’s no joke. I totally would recommend the Galapagos for any traveler. Truly an amazing experience. Thank you Ian for Oscar’s interview. I just discovered your channel. Where have I been all this time?

@angelaberni8873 Ай бұрын

You have respect for a drug smuggler ? Drugs that then go on to kill people and you have respect for such people? 😮

@TheUnitedStatesofAmericaUSA Ай бұрын

@@angelaberni8873 Yes I have a lot of respect for him having the courage to tell his story while a lot of people would be too embarrassed or ashamed to. I also admire how this individual learned from his terrible mistakes and completely changed his life around. A lot of people would continue down the path of committing crimes or developing unhealthy coping mechanisms and becoming an addict or something even worse. It’s about learning and growing in life from the mistakes we make. When we don’t learn from them, that’s when there are problems.

@christinavaughn6273 2 ай бұрын

Great episode!

@mistressminka Ай бұрын

I'd love to talk to this guy. My dad was a drug mule back in the day in Costa Rica. Oct 13, 1999, he called me and said, "if you hear I'm dead, don't believe it". Exactly one week later I got a call at 6am from one of his "friends" that he was dead. 3 hours later the cops came to my door to tell me he was dead. I've spoken to a guy who was part of yhe relocation program in Canada and he said, at the time, it was impossible for this information to travel so quickly between central America and Canada

@mockatu Ай бұрын

What happened to him?

@calpape Ай бұрын

How are you just going to end the story there?

@markblum-anderson7909 17 күн бұрын

They had phones in Costa Rica in 1999 obviously, they would have had to pick up a phone, type numbers on it and talk. Unbelievably easy.

@mistressminka 16 күн бұрын

Honestly, I'm just relaying what a former "relocation" RCMP told me. It was an INTERPOL situation. Obviously, I know there were phones...I stated I got phone calls. I think it's more the investigation side of things

@mistressminka 16 күн бұрын

@calpape that's the end of the story on my side. Hence the trauma, heartache, and questions.

@mellel5594 Ай бұрын

This was a great interview! Wow! I think that Oscar would really do well as a life coach for the simple fact that he has been through so much and still seems to be a very positive and encouraging person! He served his time and turned his life around for the better! ✌🏾

@GLOBALOCKDOWN Ай бұрын

Thank you I appreciate it.

@sajordan3428 Ай бұрын

In the 90’s Ecuador was dangerous but nothing like El Salvador or Guatemala. I spent a lot of time in all three from 96-2000. Ecuador is the most beautiful

@UndercoverNormie Ай бұрын

Haven't watched yet, but happy to see he cleaned up his life and works as a professional painter now

@Everett-eh4nn Ай бұрын

I was locked up in the mid-80s in Panama for cocaine. How to get an international lawyer. It was no picnic.

@mikhailovichniflheim296 27 күн бұрын

This the Mike Tyson of channels Fuck the haters I love the way you sit back and let guests tell their stories, without constantly interrupting to get screen time

@GLOBALOCKDOWN 27 күн бұрын

He is on Top of the game !!!

@wallstthug 2 ай бұрын

the best part of the story was the love story at the end

@bluesky6985 Ай бұрын

When they tell you it's going to be fine look out 😊

@ramongonzalez7458 Ай бұрын

Excellent, Gracias ❤❤❤.

@emmanuelwilson2780 Ай бұрын

Prison cells in Belgiun are better than a 3 star hotel room, clean, spacious with large windows & natural light. Also nice bathroom with privacy.

@Barbara-pz5fc 2 ай бұрын

Really great show!!

@eldorado1244 18 күн бұрын

Great channel

@WithaHardar-mn9mp 27 күн бұрын

Not just a great story but a great story teller.... Guys got a teflon soul...

@GLOBALOCKDOWN 27 күн бұрын

Thanks man!

@westcoastlifestyle5916 Ай бұрын

Jail in Ecuador sounds amazing.

@spacewalktraveller1 Ай бұрын

Yeah you should go and spend seven years there. It sounds like a great place for a holiday.

@adimeter 21 күн бұрын

Dirty

@Demonhemi300 Ай бұрын

Reminds me of the movie get the gringo with Mel Gibson

@EdenboyRoy Ай бұрын

This was definitely a great story to pay attention to. I’m already looking for part 2.

@gypsy2369 2 ай бұрын

New favorite interview!!!

@ianbickCT 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@SuperSamiam25 Ай бұрын

Sooo Proud!!!!

@franchise3531 14 күн бұрын

First time listening. I like this video.

@Highspeeder 2 ай бұрын

Im the Same i grew up with a good family but still chose that path and it was definitely the music and movies that inspired me lol

@mattneave9280 2 ай бұрын

Wow amazing story love to hear more about it

@billyminarik2126 2 ай бұрын

You should have Amanda Knox . We want to hear her story???

@cman5337 2 ай бұрын

This guy needs to make like a 10 episode series telling his story like Johnny Mitchell to start his show. I could listen to these stories for hours

@sf1203 2 ай бұрын

I think I want to hang out in that first prison and not try to escape. It sounds pretty lively and wholesome.

@steveo9977 2 ай бұрын

He has a great story.... It should be on the show : " Locked up Aboard "

@codyleekelly 15 күн бұрын

An inspiration man!

@ArmyMatt79 Ай бұрын

That was a really amazing story and interview.😃

@IbeSyke Ай бұрын

Every comment on how they like how he doesn't interrupt the guest we all know who's the other channel that interrupts all the time 😅

@zenseekerEric 27 күн бұрын

Tom Bilyeu of Impact Theory?

@Jean-vp1yr 2 ай бұрын

Great interview, I wish a lot of young people, specially those who might be hanging with the wrong crowd, could watch this interview and take this as an example to avoid getting in trouble before it’s too late. Greetings from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 🏝️ I’m addicted to your interviews, bro. Good content.

@jamesgarcia7108 Ай бұрын

Great content..new subsciber here..watching from Philippines🇵🇭

@GLOBALOCKDOWN Ай бұрын

Thank you! Follow me for more content on all platforms and interviews coming soon

@mdonblacktoday Ай бұрын

ENTERTAINING VIDEO...GOOD JOB.

@kennethclaar922 Ай бұрын

Heck when I went to jail l started hanging out with this big guy . Because I thought us two are the biggest guys in here . And then I heard his nickname was sticky buns .

@daverich2534 Ай бұрын

Great video, but when did he go blind

@markbrown2749 5 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@colemacedo-phillips5768 2 ай бұрын

The worst day of his life?? Baffles me how people are surprised when they end up in jail.

@RCVR12 Ай бұрын

Well, I doubt it was a good day, aware or not. Stupid thing to say.

@spacewalktraveller1 Ай бұрын

I traveled down in South America in the early 90's and spent five months in Ecuador, as well as Columbia and Peru. It's a very interesting place to visit. There wasn't many gringos down there then as it was considered too dangerous. There's nothing cool with smuggling drugs. Don't do it especially in foreign countries. Oscar is lucky to be alive and to get out. I'm glad he learned by his mistakes, and got on with his life, I wish him all the best.

@rasten79 Ай бұрын

Columbia is a country? I know Colombia is a country, but not Columbia…..

@jeffallan1003 Ай бұрын

I would think if you spent that much time somewhere you would learn the correct spelling : Colombia

@spacewalktraveller1 Ай бұрын

@@jeffallan1003 Thanks for your comment. I have dyslexia. I wish you all the best.

@eriktorres7601 2 ай бұрын

Ian you should check out the news in prison in Ecuador it would make this make alot more sense visually !!!

@steveo9977 2 ай бұрын

That's basically how you make white lighting

@sammy1396 2 ай бұрын

I love this one!!!!!!

@brandonsmith4367 2 ай бұрын

He should submit his story to the television series, Locked Up Abroad

@AngelCruz-gk9py Ай бұрын

You can’t be that naïve

@Urconnect 2 ай бұрын

The adrenaline is addictive he is right .

@GregLopez75 20 күн бұрын

Man, his story is very interesting. Great interview.

@GLOBALOCKDOWN 19 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@johnrandall608 Ай бұрын

Dam this story is a Movie 🍿

@hiindandes Ай бұрын

My friend Jhony died in that prison the day before he got out. Bad alcohol at his despedida. Oscar Caranqui was thete too before he went to the Rock and got murdered.

@englishcool247 11 сағат бұрын

Great story ...greetings from El Salvador

@GLOBALOCKDOWN 11 сағат бұрын

Thanks bro I appreciate it. Follow me on all platforms

@englishcool247 10 сағат бұрын

@GLOBALOCKDOWN you can Google my name also, Eddie Anzora, a book was written about me getting deported from the USA into a dangerous time in El Salvador and becoming a successful English teacher....lol...raised in the San Fernando Valley The book : Everyone who is gone is here

@idkhow6772 2 ай бұрын

We need part two on this one🔥

@ryanvee570 2 ай бұрын

for what? he just told his whole story

@lennyestrella6252 2 ай бұрын

@@ryanvee570 that’s not even a fraction of it my brother, believe me, I was there with him.

@GLOBALOCKDOWN 2 ай бұрын

That's rite!! You tell em Lenny. Check out global lock down! The pod is coming soon!

@jvoaten Ай бұрын

hat was a great podcast, first I have heard you just popped up on my feed. So glad I listened what an amazing guest and very inspirational. Hope he does make his own pod cast as he presents so well. You have a new sub :)

@sittingonariver Ай бұрын

Same here. Once in a while the algorithm blesses us. 😊

@ahashdahnagila6884 Ай бұрын

With a name like Castro, it's got to be good...?😮

@nc8013 2 ай бұрын

Would've been a Federal Conspiracy charge in the U .S

@808BJJ_Black_Belt 2 ай бұрын

Amazing story 💯‼️

@sostareci Ай бұрын

Great story🏆

@marielcrable5170 2 ай бұрын

GREAT SHOW!!!!🎉😊

@ianbickCT 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@juliesimonson9181 5 күн бұрын

He tells his story GREAT 👏👏👏

@GLOBALOCKDOWN 5 күн бұрын

Please follow for more stories. Thank you!!

@kevgambles241 2 ай бұрын

Ian this one was a goodie

@ianbickCT 2 ай бұрын

Thank you sir

@marielcrable5170 2 ай бұрын

All love 💕 for you Ian!

@ianbickCT 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate you❤️

@michaelleroux5879 5 күн бұрын

Well said

@laughoutlos Ай бұрын

Pa lante mi hermano! Wish you all the best!

@MaltaMcMurchy 2 ай бұрын

That was an absolutely incredible story! Please keep us updated on the start of his KZfaq channel so that we can subscribe. Thanks! 👍

@GLOBALOCKDOWN Ай бұрын

Thank you! Follow me on all platforms!

@johnrutland5663 Ай бұрын

super story !!

@alanoconnor7967 2 ай бұрын

Basically after 6 minutes and 100 basicallys I am done.

@jasper3127 Ай бұрын

Overuse of words like that are usually to create padding because he's thinking of the next lie, and lie he does! Also he's not very bright, lack of good use of vocabulary. The next one that's popped up is how a similar really truthful dude becomes a prison shot caller, should be good for a laugh!

@jasper3127 Ай бұрын

Just the small things...he leaves the first joint at 3am and after 8 hours he arrives early morning at the next one still. Are all the people thinking this is a great yarn very young, very naive or what??

@shadforthw3535 Ай бұрын

So do you think he's fared so well afterwards because its not on his record in the u.s.? And the prison community is so far away from where he lives now? A lot of people who go to prison are from the same region where they do their time, so afterwards since they can't find good jobs they end up reconnecting with people they'd met on the inside to do more crime. But this is not going to be the case if you did your time on the other side of the world, right?