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Why Simon Reeve believes that running around in circles is not such a crazy idea.

Does water really drain away in the opposite direction in the southern hemisphere?

Simon Reeve circles the world for the television series Equator. Repeated on Sunday 5, 12, 19 August, 19:00 BST on BBC Two

EQUATORIAL COUNTRY PROFILES

SUNDAY 27 AUGUST 2006

Abandoned in a rainforest in Gabon and greeted by circumcisers in Kenya, Simon's journey gets underway.

Episode 1: Africa

SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2006

In Indonesia, Simon visits a village of sea gypsies and meets tribespeople who want to adopt him.

Episode 2: Asia

SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2006

After surviving the most dangerous region in Colombia, Simon is nearly swallowed by a tidal wave in Brazil.

Episode 3: Latin America

Equator adventure
Why Simon Reeve thinks running around in circles is not crazy

Egg-citing times
Just one of your intriguing photographs from the equator

Deja vu?
Do you recognise this equator monument? You should do...