Venezuelan man makes 'one-legged' trek across South America

A Venezuelan man who lost his left leg in a traffic accident has walked to the bottom tip of South America, hoping to inspire his daughter and his compatriots to pursue their dreams despite difficult times.

Yeslie Aranda left his Venezuelan hometown of San Cristobal in the southwestern state of Tchira last year with a backpack, USD 30 in his pocket and an aluminum prosthesis that enabled him to negotiate the continent's rugged roads.

On Saturday, the 57-year-old braved freezing temperatures and marched into the picturesque town of Ushuaia, which is surrounded by snowcapped mountains and known as the world's southernmost city.

"I am living my dream," Aranda said, as he headed toward a sign that welcomes visitors to 'the end of the world.'
"My message to people is to pursue their own dreams, and conquer them as well."
"So by walking I just wanted to show her that we must keep moving forward despite the hardships we face in life."
"There are many people out there who have forgotten to dream big, even if they have no disabilities."
"So I tell them to have strength. Everything is possible in life and one day our country will be free again."
"But there are still many people out there who want to do good things for others."
"But I wouldn't have experienced what I am living through now."