Alpha 1- Making good progress and aiming to get to Rio Platanilla by the days end. Had a visit by Julian, Szeman and Jackie 2 days ago, spent the night looking at the stars and had a quick astrology lesson! Managed to tune in to Radio Raleigh on sunday, and quite sneakily, won the quiz!
Alpha 2- Had a few setbacks 2 days ago, but had a huge day trekking yesterday (20km, no less!) and now completely back on schedule....Go alpha 2! Their all doing well and there is a great atmosphere within the group. However, today they are recieving a mighty food drop.....heavy bags tomorrow!
Alpha 3- Currently on course, making their way through Babilla National Park and aiming to reach Rio Platanilla by the end of the day. They've been sleeping wherever they land, including a family's garage! They're eagerly awaiting the return of the 13th venturer...
Alpha 4- Sounds like they're having far too much fun in La Cangreja! Their camp consists of a jungle gym, chill out zone and a hammock area.....I'm suprised they have time for the trenches and trails they claim to be creating! Tonight is the 'welcome to the jungle' party, lets hope its not a late one!
Alpha 5- Appear to be having an amazing time out there. They arrived in time for a local festival, a celebration of William Walker in the civil war. This apparantly involved them being invaded by 500 children. Despite all this, they have still found time to see deers and white faced monkeys around their camp......again, how do they find time to fix those BBQs?!
Alpha 6- Have been swimming and enjoying their 'mini beach holiday'......oh, and clearing some coconuts. Lets hope the sun continues.
Alpha 9- Have started work on the walls of the commodore, and also managed to fit in some English teaching. They are also enjoying the hot weather that seems to never end down there. They were invited to see the National Guayamifootball tournament, and 4 venturers (Will, Tom, Adam and Oliver) managed to join in the teams. We wish them luck!
And now for some summaries of the last phase.........
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
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Hey William (Alpha 2),
At last some news of you all on the Blog! Sorry to hear there have been a few setbacks, but good to know you are all back on track now. Just keep on trekking!! Love you, lol M,D, H and T xxxx
Hey Dean (Alpha3)
Just a quick update on whats going on in UK.
For sure spring has arrived (at last!!). We had a dinner last Saturday with Natalie & Chris. We ate at a great restaurant not far away from our house. Sean left to Amsterdam with Joe and the team. I dropped him at Gatwick airport early Saturday morning (4.30). He spend 2 days in Amsterdam and left for Paris last Monday. He is living with Peter in Paris. He will return coming Friday.
I will go to the building site on Thursday with your mother and Ewok...
Anyway I hope all is good and you take care in this last part of your journey
Lots of love
Mom & Dad & Ewok & Natalie & Sean
Hi Grace, hope you are well. The letter you sent during the second phase arrived today and so filled in some more detail about the environmental project which sounded interesting!!
Speaking to you on Monday and Tuesday was great and we have updated N & Gd, Joe, Jess and Grant (who came home at the weekend). Everyone sends their love and best wishes. The weather here has been lovely and sunny but cold and frosty at night (very British to talk about the weather!!)
Dudley is fine and still slightly barking mad. We think it's attention seeking on his part.
We will be meeting up with Joe in Reading on Saturday, he has a match there and will be coming back home with us after the game.
I took a lot of photo's from the blog to N & G'ds at the weekend which they enjoyed.
Well I think that's all for now.
Take care, lots of love and best wishes.
Dad & Mum XXX
he Juul Alpha 6
Eindelijk bericht via de blog. Have fun en ontzie je knie. Kom nog terug op bankpas vraag.
vel zon en zee en succes in je single 24h outdoor. Doe wel je brace aan als he kan. Veel liefs. Pap
To Cate Alpha 1,
Lieve lieve Caatje!! Gefeliciteerd!!! Hoop dat alles heel erg goed gaat met je en dat ik je snel weer zie! Hele fijne verjaardag kleine!!!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Nina
to Cate,
Lieverd, Hoop dat je alle mailtjes hebt ontvangen. Er zijn felicitaties van Billy, Ruben, Sanne , Myrthe, Paul Res, Lilian, Joris K. Robbert, Tobias, Robert van H. Leslie, Matthias, Iteke, Derk, Ryanne, Henriette, Virginie, Fleur, Erika, Tim, Magdalena, Valerie, Jeffrey en ben bang dat ik er nog een paar vergeet. Danny belde, Machteld kwam met bloemen, Omi kwam met nog meer bloemen en opi is gelukkig weer beter. Dag schat, geniet van de sterren. Liefs, Mam
Lieve Caatie!!
Gefeliciteerd!!! Jeetje wat heb jou lang niet gezien of gesproken zeg! We missen je allemaal heel erg.. We volgen je verhalen allemaal en ik moet altijd hard lachen om jouw teksten ene de manier hoed alles vertelt, daar herken ik je zo goe in! haha,
Het klinkt allemaal zo vet, wat jullie daar allemaal doen, misschien ga ik het ook wel doen. Ben je trouwens nog enge beesten tegengekomen?? Je vertelde mij nog hoe bang je daarvoor was.
Caatje we houden heel erg veel van je! en kom mou maar snel weer naar Nederland.
xxxxxxxxxdikke zoenen (verjaardagszoenen) van Eef en Jan
To Cate Alpha 1,
Lieve Caat!!
Gefeliciteerd met je 19de verjaardag! Nu zijn we alledrie 19! Hoe heb je het allemaal? Op de site ziet het er allemaal zo vet uit! Je bent echt vette dingen aan het doen en je haar is zooo lang en blond, moesten we er even bij zeggen. Haha! En we missen je natuurlijk heel erg en we zijn heel erg trots op je! Ook zijn we natauurlijk heel erg benieuwd wat je van het huis vindt, we zijn het al erg gezellig aan het maken. We hopen vooral dat je het heel erg leuk hebt en dat je allemaal gave dingen aan het doen bent en ondanks dat er misschien geen slingers en taart zijn, je een super verjaardag hebt in de tropen. We love you, Mies en Thys
To Cate Alpha 1
Voor het geval vorige mail niet is aangekomen:
Je hebt je Cambridge-examen gehaald!!!! Diploma hangt ingelijst boven je bed. Je bent een kanjer!!
Liefs, van Van Rijn en Voogd (geintje) Mam
Dearest Debz (Alpha 2) - the blog reports that your group has had some setbacks but that the good atmosphere of the group has overcome and that all is well. I'm glad. I do hope that laughs outweigh tears and that this will really be a trek to remember. Take care. We love you.
I'm treating myself to an expensive hair restyling - if it looks as good as yours did, I'll be happy. (It will of course be blonder!)
Love Mum
Hi Tom - Alpha 9 - hot weather sounds good.can we have some here please! Glad to hear you are busy. Football tournament well thats ok isn't it!! we are all ok - everyone asking what you are up to and amazed how time is flying by. We have a busy weekend ahead and soemwhere I must find some time to pack my bag for SF! Mr M sends cuddles. Lots of love form everyone here and especially from us, mum dad and Jamiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
to Adam @ Alpha 9
Now that you've won your first international cap for the Guayami team we should expect an agent to be giving us a call ! Sounds like a wonderful experience....get that roof on !
Much love Mum and Dad xx
to; Julie Verscheure alpha 6
Leuk dat er weer iets op de blog over je staat.
Boffen dat jullie lekker op het strand zitten.
Wordt er ook veel met de kokosnoten gevoetbald?
Denk je aub aan je knietje.
dikke kus tu madre y padre y hermano
Turlough Montague (Alpha 1 Trek)
Hey Turlsy! Its bean!Just back from Gaelic training and I'm soaked!lol.Saw Daniel Thomas and Patrick up at Harlequins training aswell,they're probably very jealous of you treking while they're playing Gaelic in the rain!lol.
Elaine went into hospital to have her baby today but she she still hasnt had it yet!Nothing really going on at home,going to Mullagh this weekend with Mum and Dad so that should be fun!lol.
Well i have to go and have shower now so ill send you a a message again soon!
Enjoy the rest of the trek!
Love Caitriona
xxx
hi Dominique in alpha 2!
The last picture they've send is taken early morning before you left for the trek.You look fresh and awake and I notice your friends call you Dom.....This morning I did not look as fresh as you did when I got up at 3.45 to give Aukje and John a lift to the airport for their Mexicotrip.
We had a record dump of snow in Calgary of 31 cm last saturday and still snow on it's way.Wish winter would come to an end now,w've had more than enough of that white stuff now.
Mathieu did the Fat Tire Race on sunday.There was no way of getting of the hill properly with the snow knee high,non-groomed slope.It was crazy,biking in winterconditions and snowgear on.Although it was only a few runs and no price for M. he enjoyed it !
The blog said you had a few setbacks,were you lost,had severe thunderstorms or wild animalattacks ??? Anyway you've seemed to make up quickly and received a fooddrop today,well done.
Wonder where you have been hiking and spending the nights this last week.
Let us know how much colones we need to send to you.We will do it by Western Union,they have an office in Turrialba.Love from Calgary,mama
Dear Bella, what were the setbacks?? hope all is going well. If you get a chance you should check that your card is now with Catherine,s uncle. Dad is finally feeling better, and we will be off to our special luxury wkend soon! Benny is going to France at the wkend, and has his gig at the Grapes this Fri - we are invited and will stand discretely at the back. Hope you are not getting too many blisters. Keep well and care with the sun. Lots of love Mum
William Zhao
Darling Huhu, Hope you are doing well with your trekking. April is drawing near, and your comfy bed is waiting for you! But you know nothing will be as fun and special as your these 10 weeks. So enjoy to the maximum. Went to see Julia on her BADA Antique fair, she asked me to give you a big hug and lots of kisses. She was in tears when she heard about the Christ Church news. Ivy leagues will all announce their decisions at 17:00 Eastern Time, London 22:00 on 31 March. I don't know which one to check first, so nervous!!! Caroline took India to come to see Hugo this afternoon. We have had a lovely time. So looking forward to seeing you back home, my darling baobao. Hugs, Mum xxx
Hi Grace,
Hope you are well and contiuing to enjoy Raleigh, all the photo's indicate you are. I saw Natalie this evening and she said thank you for the message. Lisa is asking when you get back and lots of people send their love and best wishes. We are off to Bristol tomorrow to meet up with Joe, Jess & Grant and so will be out of contact until Sunday.
Take care and lots of love ,
Dad ,Mum & Dud's
XXX
Hi Bliss
Hope all is well, heard that alpha 2 had some setbacks but was amazed that the group treked 20km in one day-wow!! I know it's going to be tough for you but you are going to feel so proud of yourself when you've finished. Amber is so impressed with you,and can't wait to be eighteen and do this stuff! She'll love it-don't you think Bliss?
Not long now before I can give you a real hug- can't wait to see you. Just home from Amber's school play-really good.Amber sang a little solo and she did so well. You would of loved it-there's a video so you will see it.
I did send a letter off ,so hope it will be with you soon, enjoy the parcel we sent you.
Make the most of the last few weeks ,have fun,laugh everday-even if it is at yourself!!
We all love you so much Bliss ,take care.
Love mum,dad&Amber xxx
Hi Freds,Alpha 3
Hope you havn't got too many blisters! I'm sending a message to say 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' just incase I miss you before the 31st., because we leave to go skiing on Sunday. I'm not sure how much longer you'll be receiving messages before you return to field base.
I hope you have a fantastic day and celebrate
somehow! We'll toast you in Verbier! It's such
a short time now before you come home, can't believe it.
Lots and lots of love, Mum
Hey Freds,
Off skiing on Sunday with Henry Dunn, Lottie, Andrew and family. Should be fun! How is it all?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR THE 31st!
Looking forwards to seeing you on the 10th, just in time to see Omy on Easter!
Lots of Love
George
Hi Jo, (alpha 9)
sounds like you lot are having a great time - how did the football go? Not long now... Anja and Michael say hi and they are missing you. Can't wait to see you when you get back with all your adventure stories.
Take it easy
Julesxx
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