Women Who Explore: Missouri - SWMO Book Club

WWE: MO - SWMO Book Club

LOCATION: HuHot Mongolian Grill, 2825 South Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804

DATE/TIME OF EVENT: June 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: Join me for an evening of food, friendship, and fun as we discuss our thoughts and feelings on the assigned book, Llama Drama: A two-woman, 5,500-mile cycling adventure through South America by Anna McNuff. We will meet at HuHot Mongolian Grill located at 2825 South Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804 (east side of the Battlefield Mall). Feel free to join us even if you didn’t read or finish the book!

About the book: 

Why take the shortest, most direct route through life, when you could choose the wiggliest, most mountainous one possible?

Armed with a limited grasp of Spanish and determined to meet as many llamas as possible, Anna and her friend Faye set off on a 6-month journey along the spine of the largest mountain range in the world – the Andes.Beginning in the bustling city of La Paz, the duo pedal south – through dense jungle, across pristine white salt flats and past towering volcanoes, following the path of thundering glacial rivers to the snow-tipped peaks of Patagonia.

Sleeping wild in their tents most nights, they endure 50-mph crosswinds and catastrophic crashes, and go head to head with one very determined saddle sore called Sally. By the time they make it to the southernmost tip of the continent, they have cycled 5,500 miles and ascended over 100,000 metres through the mighty Andes – equivalent to 11 times the height of Everest.

Told from the seat of Anna’s bicycle, Llama Drama is a witty and compelling account of life at its rawest and most rich. For anyone who has ever wanted to journey through the stunning natural landscapes of South America – this story is for you.

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** PLEASE NOTE: Ambassadors are not wilderness first aid certified. This is a casual get together for shared outdoor enthusiasts. Safety is a top priority; please plan accordingly.**

By registering for this event, participants agree to abide by the guidelines set forth by Women Who Explore which include:

• Practice self-awareness and do not attend if you have had any flu-like symptoms, exposed to or have tested positive for Covid in the last 14 days. 

• Post-event: anyone who develops flu-like symptoms within 14 days after joining an event should contact the ambassador and Women Who Explore at lindseyegan@womenwhoexplore.com.

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Questions? Please reach out to Sarah Girven with any questions. Can't wait to see you all and hit the trail!

Sarah Girven – Women Who Explore – Missouri Ambassador