Anna Banana & The Return to Oz

It is with much sadness that we had our farewell dinner for Anna this evening. Unfortunately she has had to return back to sunny Brisbane earlier than planned. To mark the occassion we had a packed Field Base and enjoyed many laughs around the dinner table.

Anna and I did our first expedition together back on good old '06G' - she was Project Manager / Interpreter and I was Logistics Manager. Thankfully she returned last year and begun her first of three expeditions as Deputy Expedition Leader. During this time she been an inspiration to everyone she has worked with. A lot of you have already sent mesages to her and I'd like to join you in thanking her for her incredible hard work, professionalism and fun over the last year. I still haven't quite worked out what we'll do without without her! Anyway, here is a selection of Anna's finest Raleigh moments...

This is Alpha 5, Tres Colinas in 2006 - I took this one!

Digging a long drop with 06G Alpha 8 in La Perla, Miraflor.

The second day of Coast to Coast Trek on O8D&E - she loves this one.

Banana in her beloved Bravo 3 during 08J... on her way to the gym no doubt.

Coast to Coast Trek 09A - the last lucky Raleigh group to be led by Anna.

Julian, Anna, Ross. Presenting Anna with 'This is your Raleigh Life'.

Thanks again for everything Anna - you're a true Raleigh legend. Safe travels
Ross