First up, led again by Action Man Stu we have the mighty Corcovado trekkers of Alpha 1! L-R we've got PMs Stu and Kirsty, Wilder, Harriet, Isaura, Turlough, Jo Scott, Medic Natalie, Chris, Calum, Alexander, Cathelijne, Harm, Kayleigh and Bart van LDJ.
Next we have the final Macho Trekkers...
L-R Will, Hana, Debs, Josh, Freddie, Sophie F, Will Dyson, Jon, Oli Richardson, Vliss, PM Libby, Bella, Dion, PM Katie, Dom and PM Spilla.
The first of our new projects for phase three is Alpha 3 - the Coast to Coast trek. These guys will literally walk across an entire continent during their trek, starting on the carribean coast, trekking through jungle, then crossing the continental divide before descending towards the Pacific coast to finish - sounds amazing!From L-R we've got PM Wendy, Adam McVie, Sophia, Marvin, PM Anna, Joost, Dean, Kuo-Jam, Holly, Tom Wright, Charlotte Milner, Jo Thompson, Sean, Tom Dickson, Fran and PM Rob.
The second of our Environmental group is still Alpha 5, but we're headed off to a new project in Santa Rosa National Park. (I say 'we' because Laura and I are actually headed out on this phase as project managers which is very exciting!) During phase three, we will be making improvements to the campsite there, including building BBQs and benches and painting the toilet and shower blocks. Tourism is a vital source of income for the park so that research into the flora and fauna there, and how to protect it for future generations, can be carried out. It's also just down the road (well 12 kms down a dirt track) from some amazing deserted beaches so I'm sure we'll be taking a few trips down there too!
The first of our environmentals, we've got Alpha 4 headed off for a final phase in La Cangreja. L-R... Vee, Ros, Charlotte Schroder, Steph, Juan-Carlos, PM Sarah, Andrew, PM Lizzy, Bruno, Emma Van Der Schans, Louise, Johannes amd PM Mike.
The second of our Environmental group is still Alpha 5, but we're headed off to a new project in Santa Rosa National Park. (I say 'we' because Laura and I are actually headed out on this phase as project managers which is very exciting!) During phase three, we will be making improvements to the campsite there, including building BBQs and benches and painting the toilet and shower blocks. Tourism is a vital source of income for the park so that research into the flora and fauna there, and how to protect it for future generations, can be carried out. It's also just down the road (well 12 kms down a dirt track) from some amazing deserted beaches so I'm sure we'll be taking a few trips down there too! L-R... Amy (me!), Amy Tyler, PM/Photographer Laura, Nick, Mark, Floor, Isaac, Olivia A, Rose, Tish, Sophie Wilson, Johnney and PM James Burnham.
Our final environmental project is the new Alpha 6 who are headed to Playa El Rey. They'll be based on the beach helping to clear invasive cocnut saplings that are taking over the beach and encroaching on turtle nesting sites. They're all very excited to be spending 3 weeks at the beach, as you can see...
Our final environmental project is the new Alpha 6 who are headed to Playa El Rey. They'll be based on the beach helping to clear invasive cocnut saplings that are taking over the beach and encroaching on turtle nesting sites. They're all very excited to be spending 3 weeks at the beach, as you can see...L-R ...Julie, Will Jaffray, Kyran, Lily, Caroline, Claire, Dirk, Polly, Catherine, PMs James Bader, Philly and Charlie, and Bart Overakker
And finally, Alpha 9, who are our only community project in this phase and will be heading to Conte Burika to finish off the Comedor...
And finally, Alpha 9, who are our only community project in this phase and will be heading to Conte Burika to finish off the Comedor...L-R Will Pendered, Lucy, Rosie, Maarten, Grace, Katie T-T, PM Lisa, Viviana, PM Nick, Medic Anna-Louise, Tom Partridge, Sam, PM Kirstin, Oli Lawrence, Adam Young and Livvy.
This afternoon everyone is packing and all the venturers will no doubt be headed off into town for final emails and phone calls ! Tonight we'll be having a delicious dinner of Rosie and Sandra's yummy Yukka Pie, followed by a slideshow and videos from all the groups from phase two. Then it's hopefully early to bed before our final deployment at 6am tomorrow morning.
I know I thank you all the time for all the messages, but thanks again, they really do mean so much to everyone (hint hint mum!). Helena and the rest of the Fieldbase team will of course continue to give them out over the radio and bring them out on their visits during this last phase!
This afternoon everyone is packing and all the venturers will no doubt be headed off into town for final emails and phone calls ! Tonight we'll be having a delicious dinner of Rosie and Sandra's yummy Yukka Pie, followed by a slideshow and videos from all the groups from phase two. Then it's hopefully early to bed before our final deployment at 6am tomorrow morning. Whilst I'm away for the first half of this phase, our wonderful Fieldbase Medic Helena will be looking after the blog...
I know I thank you all the time for all the messages, but thanks again, they really do mean so much to everyone (hint hint mum!). Helena and the rest of the Fieldbase team will of course continue to give them out over the radio and bring them out on their visits during this last phase!
84 comments:
Hi Amy
Have a great time. Sorry Skype was not working properly.
Talk to you when you get back
Love Mum
Hi Rose (alpha5)
Wonderful to hear your voice and talk at last!!And we've seen St. Patricks Day celebrations with you having fun. Flight changes made but not to original day. Please see text for details...and check emails from airline. Have contacted Maria - have you?? Have wonderful time in Santa Rosa National Park - more beaches - lucky girl!!! Lots of love Mum&Dad
Adam McVie
Adam
Mum is on the case for the change of flight we will email you and put something on the blog to confirm.
It was good to speak to you and I'm happy that it is all going so well.
Good Luck on the next assignment.
If you can ring/email before you leave that would be great.
Speak soon Dad
Hallo Will Dyson (Alpha 2 Macho Trek!)
Best of luck on the trek, hope you all have an amazing time. Thanks for ringing today - lovely to hear you. Please wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water!!! Can't wait to hear all about it. Lots of love from us all, M, D, H and T xxxx PS loved the party pictures at changeover....
Wahey Pooch, I bet you're ecstatic about your allocation!
What a lovely photo of you all; that sky looks amazing...as do you Poochykins(a vast improvement on 'CCH'). Although if you lose any more weight I shall have to insist that you abandon your 13 years of vegetarianism and start eating your fellow Alpha 1 trekkers...rucksacks and all!
Good luck with the trek Alpha 1, and I hope all the wild and wonderful critters don't prove too elusive or camera shy. Pooch, I think Char and Skett would spontaneously combust with excitement if you actually managed to 'pap' a monkey or even better, a puma!
Nan sends her love, and I know you won't believe it but she has actually seen photos of you on the blog; her NBHF (new best holiday friend) showed her when she popped round for coffee. She was squealing down the phone with excitement when I spoke to her; you know how painful that can be on sensitive lil ears don't you?
Love you! x x x
p.s. I hope your parcel reaches you before your wonderful Raleigh experience ends!
Yay, Tom, the Coast to Coast trek! We are thrilled 'cos we know how much you had hoped to do this route.
Good luck to you and all Alpha 3. It's going to be a great adventure, so we hope the weather is kind to you, the company is great and that you have the time of your lives.
Great to talk to you the other day - you sound so close it's hard to believe you're so far away across the world. Lovely to share your enthusiasm and excitement - bring it home, too, we need it!
With love and admiration from all of us at home,
D, M and J xxxxxx
He Julie, geweldig mee met alpha 6 drie weken aan het strand van El Rey. Ik zie dat Dirk erbij zit dus dat wordt gezellig.Geniet van zon en zee en ben voorzichtig met je beentje (wel oefenen. Ziet wel stoer uit met die giga krukken! Wees lief voor de schildpadjes als ze er zijn. Denk goed na wat je erna wil doen. Als je been goed vooruitgaat kun je nog wel naar Gail als je wilt, of iets anders; we overleggen wel als je terugbent. In ieder geval maak er een feest van! Veel liefs en dikke punen van Pap en Mam (en Bassie en Lara)
Dearest Debz - wonderful to talk to you Tuesday. Just to wish you a great trek - sore feet and all. God bless you all. Loads of love Mum
To Oli Richardson, Macho Trekker, Alpha 3 we have changed your flight to 14th April same time and reservation code. Have a fantastic trek. Love from all at home xxxx
Hayati Hana,
It was great talking to you yesterday after seven weeks. we all miss you here very much.
I see from the blog that you are trekking with the Macho group. They all look great. Hope you'll have a lovely time. You will be super fit at the end of this final stage by the look of it.What, with the climbing and walking all day!!!!!!!!! Wish I was there.
Jawad came to dinner tonight. He asked about you and said what a brave girl you are to be doing all of this. He wants to do the course at the AUB with you if he can make it.
Moody really misses you alot. He doesn't like to to be the center of attention.He is feeling lonely.
Fafa can't wait to have you back and you can guess what Teta is saying....................
Hayati, I'll keep in touch. Even though it's one way correspondence.
Dad and I love you very much and we are very proud of you. Keep up the good work.
Lots of hugs and kisses.
Mum,Dad, Mo, Teta and good old Fafa xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
hi Dominique in Alpha 2,what a pity,we have missed your phonecall and have no answer on our emails!!!!!.Well,good thing is you can stay a week longer to enjoy the beach and beers with your friends. Flightdetails are send by email and post so you should receive these when you are back from the machotrek.They are also send to the fieldbase so you can't miss out on these.
Do send an email when you are returning in a few weeks or make a phonecall collect call if possible.
Enjoy the trek ! love from Calgary,mama
James, good luck with your final phase; hope it all goes well. Thought I might have heard from you before you go out but I know you must be busy. Your mum did say you'd called them yesterday so i guess at least I know you're ok. Not sure you'll have time to call this morning before you leave will you? Anyway, good luck James. Oh just to let you know, I'm picking you up from the airport by the way as your dad is working. Speak to you soon, Sarah
Wauw Harm,
Jij gaat een mooie trip maken. Leuke foto van jullie. Hoe was het raften gisteren. Spannend zeker.
Wil je voor je vertrekt nog een keer bellen. Ik wil weten hoe het met je ogen is. Vergeet niet je camera op te laden. Veel foto's maken hoor.
Geniet van je laatste dag op fieldbase. Ik heb je ticket omgezet, dus je vliegt pas de 24ste naar huis.
Bel even, kus mama
Hi Sarah
Wonderful to talk with you. Mark is home and looks great. He even got to sleep on the plane; had 2 seats to himself. sign of the economic climate when plavnes are half empty. Have a great time with Alpha 4. Hope you are eating again.
Love Mum xxxx
Hi Olivia (now in alpha 5) so lovely to hear your voice. We were so excited for you I felt I was part of the team, until it dawned on me that instead of joining you in the santa rosa park and beach I was back in the bookshop the next day. You look amazing in the photos - what a tan. I'll get in a ton of moisturiser for when you come home - in 3 weeks. ENJOY the last phase you lucky girl. Love you Mum xxxx
Hi Polly (alpha 6),
Good to hear from you last night. Shame about the trek but never mind - I'm sure you will do something equally as good - like three weeks on the beach!! The flight back has been changed to the 14th (same times). I will email the eticket to you. Lots of love, Dad xxx
Right Hels
I expect some form of update now I know you're at Fieldbase. And don't think I haven't seen those trainers in photos - I'm going to burn them when you get back.
Hoping you get some form of juicy paranychia or sublungal heamatoma to occupy your time!
Much rice and peas love
Anna xxx
Hi Steph in Alpha 4.
Hope you have a great trip - we've just seen the photo on the blog. It was lovely to hear your voice last night! Hope you're well and having fun. We all miss you.
Love Mum, Dad, Matt, Zoe, Joe and Didge - woof, woof.
xx
Hi Tom - Alpha 9 - what a great photo of you all! It looks fabulous! It was lovely to talk to you last night and hear your dulcet tones! Mums are allowed to say that! please check your paperwork for your dates and flight times! I will let Matt and Amy have your flight details....everyone in Oz is looking forward to seeing you. Did you get your DoE signed???? I forgot to ask. It is great you have met such a great crowd - you will all probably keep in touch forever having shared such an experience.Take care.Love Mum xxxxxxxxx
Hi Calum. Great photos and really good to hear your voice. You will already know that Dad has changed your flights (lucky you!) but (putting on my mummy's hat) please reassure me that you have enough malaria tablets to cover the extra time. I can send some with the Millers next week if you need them. Don't take a risk. If your boots are not broken in yet they soon will be. Enjoy the veiws and bring back lots of pictures and stories. love and hugs Mum xxx
Sophie, Alpha 2
WW! EB!So you're off! Hope it's not as tough as you thought, remember you chose it. I had quite a good day in the end ending up on top of some mountain miles away from Ibb in an old fort. I'm going to go to Ta'iz tomorrow and probably not flying out on Saturday although I won't too before Wednesday. No more attacks as of yet. I miss you. Good luck and try not to get medivacced. I love you. Ma' s-salaama. X
Sophs W (alpha 5..i think?)
word up my sensitive skinned little sausage! love that photo of you feasting on a marshmallow...good to see you're still as greedy as ever. hope you've got as weighty as i did...although from the pics, doesn't look like it. disappointing. just like the emails...failing to live up to expectations. missing you, big love xxx have an awesome time on next phase...sounds brill. hope you get to do the loos, pols xx
hi Charlotte, have a great trek, Hope your feeling fit, good luck,don't forget the camera. Lovely to see your smiling face on the web pages. Got your phone message i will speak to your father when he's back from skiing. Love Mum Nicola and Dad xxxxxx
Hi KB, good luck with Alpha 9, it was great to get your email today! Missing you loads buddy, have a fantastic time in Conte Burika and look forward to hearing all about it when you emerge.
Hi Tom,
it was lovely to see you in the pictures, Josie has eaten your pizza tonight and drank your Dr.Pepper, we miss you lots and can't wait to see you, lots of love from grandma and grandpa.
Hi Tommy! it was lovely to hear from you on the phone, and it was so nice to hear your voice, it made me realise how much I miss you, I think that you should get that tattoo I think that it would be cool, but mother keeps on going on about how you'll die if you get it or something, she is such a stress ball lol. She's missing you a lot and she keeps on going on about how she needs an extrovert to talk to apparently me and dad are too quiet for her haha. I had my parents evening yesterday and they said that I am a wonder child, of course haha, there's been another problem with autumn but I think that I am done with her drama for now, you'll be happy to know, I cant wait to see you, and be very jealous of your tan! love you lots Josie xxx
Marvin en Dion,
Succes met de track en zet hem op.
Marvin de luiaard doet weer de makkelijke...Dion sterkte ermee!!!!
Pa
MESSAGE TO TOM PARTRIDGE..........
Hey, so..... you still alive??
love snooper
Adam McVie (now Alpha 3)
Mum has sorted out the flights she will send you an email confirmation. ring us when you return from the coast to coast trek.
This trek sounds incredible. hope it all goes well.
speak to you on your return
Dad
Hi Sean (Alpha 3)
Woa!! How many kms? Still, it's in the family! So, just a short one wishing you and all your fellow trekkers all the best, and here's hoping the pesky blisters stay away from you all.
Listen, Kay rang from LA tonight. She really would love you and Liam to stay with them for the week you're there. She said you could have a key and just come and go as you please; they love having people to stay, and it certainly didn't seem as though they were expecting you to hang around with them. Would be dead comfortable, and save you a pocket load. She's going to e-mail you. I said you'd be arriving around 16/17th May? Venice Beach 5 miles, Huntington 45'ish. If you've got other plans, perhaps you could just stay for a few nights; whatever - just let her know. Motherly stuff: drink plenty water - sorry!!! Deb xxx
Hi Kyran (alpha 6)
I have sent out your flight details and e-mailed them - just in case!! Have a great time on the beach - sounds fantastic. Thanks for calling it was great to hear your voice. Will blog again soon.
Love you mumxxx
to Katie T-T :new Alpha 9
Dad tried to transfer some money today but the bank transfer charges were ridiculous, so we will send some funds via the post and you'll just have to hope it gets to you!Have a great time.Lots of love, Mum xxx
Sophie, Alpha 5
Debz's mum and I have spoken and are organising flights for you to Quito on April 15th, so will confirm that when it has been done, and presumably you'll be able to print that off if I get ticket sent to your hotmail address. Have a fantastic final phase, sounds great, lovely to hear from you last night. Mum xxx
Sophie, Alpha 5. Soph. have just seen that you have not been offered a place at Bristol, you have to accept a uni. place by 4th May, so no urgency. Hope all well with your group. Els. Porter damaged her knee last week in a netball match and so couldn't run in the ten miler. Poor her. Hope you have a wonderful time, and can manage to sort out the malaria tablets. Mum xxx
Hello Hana,
I bet you are all asleep by now. With the early start this morning. Hope that went well.
Best of luck to Alpha 2 on their journey.You are the best.Enjoy your trek.
Love you lots hayati,
Mum xxxx
For Debz in Alpha 2 and Sophie Wilson in Alpha 5. Hi both of you. Both your Mums have been researching flights to Quito. So far we have found 10.35 a.m. on Wednesday 15 April for US$432. We are planning to book it tomorrow (Friday). How exiting - to be getting your follow-on plans up and running. Have fun both of you. Mama Debz
Sophie Farrow ( Alpha 2)
Good to hear from you yesterday. So pleased that you are having a good time. Good luck on the macho trek, we are so impressed that you are going to do it - especially as at home could not get you to take kruger for a 10 min walk. Hope it goes well, make sure that you eat and drink plenty. Looking forward to seeing you - will send details of trip home
Love you lots and miss you
Mum, Dad and Kruger
To Caroline Borstlap. Hej liefste sgatje! Super leuk dat je de laatste 3 weekjes op het strand kan doorbrengen! Hopelijk is je busrit een beetje meegevallen! Ik wens je super veel geluk met de schildpadden en alles wat je daar gaat doen en geniet ervan! zon zee strand, kan ni beter! Ben jaloers op je! Ik tel al volop af naar 11 april! Super dikke kus xxx miss you!! Hou heel veel van jou!! xxxxxxxx yeki
Hi Rosie good to get your email etc while you were back at basecamp. hope that you have a fantastic last three weeks. It seems to have flown by it hardly seems possible that you are coming home soon. Have fun and make the most of being somewhere hot etc especially if you are near a beach!! Looking forward to your return miss you loads all love Mum xxx
Hey Philly (Cochrane),
I hope you are well and I am amazed that you still have white clothing out there! I hope you are having a fab time and can't wait to see you when you get back.
Take care
Soph xx
Hi Wendy,
Fritha and I met on Monday for lunch, hangover was marginally less that the NY fire fighters night.
Read your email re: the american.
How are your heels?
Lots of love jules xx
Bartuz Ahoy,
Geniet van je laatste drie weken in Alpha 6, klinkt goed wat je te wachten staat.
Hier alles goed, heb een paar mooie verhalen in petto voor als je terug bent.
Dikke zoen, mama
Adam McVie
Your retun flight has been changed
booking ref: YG85FN
Iberia - IB6314 Tues 14 April San Jose to Madrid Depart 1720 Arrive 1135 15 April (10hrs)
IB3164 Wed 15 April Madrid to Heathrow Depart 1315 arrive 1435 (2hrs 20)
We will send a hard copy to base camp
Misbehave all you can!
Enjoy.....
Mum x
Hi Turlough in Alpha 1,
Goodness knows when you will receive this but hopefully by the time you do Mum will not only be celebrating her birthday and the first day of spring but also the first Grand Slam for Ireland since 1948. Meabh had a 5 hour delay at the airport this evening on her way to Cardiff for the big match. Aoife's gaelic team is through to the Ulster Schools Final after a big win today and Caitriona & Dad are watching Question of Sport right now. Orla is on her way to Donegal for a 21st birthday party. Snow Patrol are playing in the Odyssey for four nights - Aoife was promised a ticket but it fell through so she will just have to bring her own ketchup to Roscoff's where we are celebrating Mum's birthday. Porridge is not on the menu.
That's all our news - except that Prince William was asking about you again - oh and so was Sister Ursula.
Miss Fitzpatrick sends lots of kisses.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Monty Clan
sophie, alpha two
Looks like my last post didn't get through. Hope Macho's going well. I'm going to leave on wednesday but don't worry I'm safe, staying in a pretty poor hotel. Will probably stay here as its not meant to be al-qaidaish. Really hope your not finding it too tough. I really miss you, three weeks. I love you alex X
To Cate, Alpha 1,
Lieve lieve Caatie!! GEFELICITEEEEEERD!!!!!!!!"3zoenen". Zodra je terug bent gaan we het gewoon nog een keer vieren, maar ik weet zeker dat deze verjaardag ook onwijs gaaf wordt voor je! Ik ben trots op je, op de foto's zie je er heel goed uit, daar ben ik blij om. Lieve Caat, geniet van je dag en nog even van de onvergetelijke ervaring die je hebt met deze reis. Je bent een lieverd en echt een topper, een hele dikke zoen en knuffel, we denken aan je. Cee en Ali
Lieve Caat,
Happy birthday!!! Dat is wel wat anders dan je verjaardag thuis vieren, he! Jer bent een topper en hoop dat je een hele leuke dag hebt! Ik mis je en kan niet wachten totdat je terug komt!! DIKKE KUS, BER
To Cate,
Lievie, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Wat zal dit een speciale dag voor je worden. Tussen al het natuurschoon en nieuwe vrienden. Wel even anders dan het grote diner van vorig jaar, maar niet minder. Denk aan je en dankzij blog erg op de hoogte. De kop is eraf, en weet zeker dat je nu geniet. Ben benieuwd naar je verjaardagstaart, of wordt het een bord met rijst/bonen met een kaarsje erop? Ga met omi en opi een extra glaasje op je drinken. Dag mijn negentien jarige dochter, Luv, luts, Mam
To Cate,
Liefste vrouwtje, Wat ben je toch lang weg. Ik mis je zo erg, dat ik er een rare lip van gekregen heb. Wil je alsjeblieft gauw terugkomen, want wil weer geplaagd worden.Wil weer samen op de bank lekkere filmpjes kijken. Wens je een fijne verjaardag, met al die spinnen en slangen om je heen. Poot en lik van Guus
Lieve Caat,
Happy Birtday daar in het verre Costa Rica. Net een heerlijk rondje golf met Mama gespeeld. Hadden weer pret voor tien, dat wens ik jou ook!! Dikke kus, Monique
Lieve Caatje,
Happy Birthday to you ....etc.
Gaan we het thuis nog een keertje vieren. Lijkt me wel. Wens je een hele fijne, bijzondere verjaardag. Liefs en kus van alle Gellies
To Cate Alpha 1,
Lieverdje of hallo oud wijf,
Nog 1 nachtje slapen en dan ben je 19 jaartjes oud. (voor mij althans 1 nachtje, geen idee wat de tijd bij jou is).
Dus vanuit Australie:
Lang zal ze leven,
Lang zal ze leven
Lang zal ze leven in de gloria
In de gloria
In de gloria
Hieperdepiep Hoera
Hieperdepiep Horaa
HIEPERDEPIEP....HOERA!!!
Gefeliciteerd Caatiebatie,
Dikke kusxxxx Karlijn
Hee lief zusje,
Gefeliciteerd Caatie, alweer negentien jaar. Je bent wel een stoere hoor. Bewonder je, en hou heel veel van je. Geniet van je mooie avontuur,
je bent een kanjer en kan niet wachten tot je weer thuis bent. Alhoewel ik nu zo heerlijk kauwgom mag kauwen. Dag Caatie, dikke kus, Joris
Hello Hannawi,
How are you habibti? Have your feet started aching or not yet???????? we have had no news from the blog for the last three days. I hope everyone in fieldbase is doing well.
We have had terrific weather this week. The sun has been out every day.
Mo got into Durham as well, so he now has three choices but he's still waiting to hear from the states.
Fafa sends her love!!! she is limping around the house. She has tendenitous. Still planning the menu on your arrival.
Dad can't wait to see you. complaining about how long it has been............nothing new!
I'm having a lazy day today. Don't feel like going out. I've called the school and asked them to prepare the letters of recommandations.
Hayati, can't wait to see you and give you a big hug and kiss.
Love you lots,
Mum xxxxxxxxx
Hi Mark (alpha 5).Just arrived back safely in bcn.I wonder if you picked up my last email?hope so.Have a great time in the Nat Park hope you manage to put on some weight and get to the beach's.Patrice says hi.Try to check your emails when you get back to field base.
Lots of love,
Enjoy,Mum xxxxx
Hi Jackie
It was great being able to talk to you face to face on skype and also receive photographs you have taken. We hope you have a good time on your eight day trip visiting all the projects. You will all have so many interesting stories to tell when you get home. Take care. We love you loads and loads. Mum and Dad. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Hi Tom - Alpha 9 - hope trek going well! and feet are coping. Guess what??? Fulham beat Man u 2-0!!!!! Wonderful!!! Dad and John Hardy watched the rugby together - 2 matches - and fulham won today - great stuff. photos are great - look forward to seeing next lot. Meeting Jamie for Mothers Day tomorrow........lol Mum xxxxxxxdadxxxxxxxx
HI holly and Alpha 3. How is the trek ? It is so fantastic that you are doing this phase - good luck and just think how good it wil feel when you STOP yomping over those hills. Ireland just won the Grand Slam for the first time since 1948. It was a winning drop goal from Ronan just like Jonny in the World Cup. Poor Wales.Unfortunately Falcons lost today v Bath. Their first loss for 8 matches.missing you as always MumXXXX
julie(alpha 6)¡Hey girl of the beatiful smile! playa rey sounds great....is a wonderfull national park...
Now a new adventure is starting, i hope a succesfull experience for you...... you are a really special for my.... I am lucky for to Know you.... take care.... Te quiero muchisimo.....
MARK alpha 5, hey cabron buena suerte en el siguiente proyecto... se te estima muchisimo eres una gran persoina adelante cabron....
Cathelijne van de Graaf, Corcovado trekkers Alpha 1: Lieve Kaat, van je lang-zal-ze-leven en van je hieper-de-piep hoera! Proficat met je verjaardag daar midden in de jungle. Geniet er nog maar lekker van. Veel liefs van papa en Silvy
To Cate Alpha 1
Hi Catielicious!!!!
GEFELICITEERD LIEFJE!!!!!
Normaal zou ik je een ontzettende dikke knuffel geven natuurlijk, maar zo kan het ook. En trouwens... ik heb geregeld dat de lokale bewoners van het oerwoud je komen knuffelen. Dus schrik niet als je 1000 apen op je af ziet komen. Ik hoop dat ze je daar wel in het zonnetje zetten vandaag. Je wordt immers maar 1 keer 19 in het oerwoud van Costa Rica, hallo!! Vind het zo stoer dat je 300 km gaat lopen. Ik zou t je niet nadoen, man! Ik hoef me ook niet zorgen te maken dat er iets gebeurd met je. Ik heb dat overlevingspakket van je gezien, nou... daar kan geen ziekte of insect doorheen (zeker niet met zulke sandalen...) Nou kiddo, ik zal het niet te lang voor je maken, zodat je nog genoeg tijd over hebt voor de andere tigduizend mails.
Love you very much honey en ik mis je en als je thuis komt zal ik er staan met open armen om je meteen te knuffelen. Dan krijg je ook nog een extra verjaardagsknuffel! Weet je wat?! Ik laat je gewoon niet meer los! xxJosephine
To Cate, Apha 1
Hi lieve Caat,
Namens alle van de Vijvers (en dat worden er steeds meer, met al die kleinkinderen) wens ik je een geweldige verjaardag in het oerwoud. Daan is beretrots op je, wil graag volgend jaar een marathon met je rennen. Je kent hem.. lang leve de uitdaging. Wens je veel succes met die zware rugzak, wat zal het een superbelevenis zijn..en verheug me op de verhalen bij thuiskomst. Dikke kus, Mariet
HI mark(alpha 5)its mothers day today so I am missing you even more! sarah just called jess got offers at all 3 unis, sarah and charlotte are missing jess so much.hope you are having fun and putting on weight!?
all love mum xxxxx
Hello Hana!
How's trekking going? I bet you've discovered a new passion... you'll be dragging us up mountain snowdon when you get back, and waking up every morning for a 10 k walk. Obviously this is totally true and realistic. But seriously, hope it's going well! You are going to be so FIT. In ever sense of the word... And tanned... as you already are in the photos... so jealous. Miss you lots, as you know. Saw Emily on Friday, she came back for the weekend cos her Granny's here, so that was AMAZING cos I've missed her too - though at least I can talk to her on the telephone. We just ate in good old tradition - Ben has decided to call me "gutling" after Barcelona, he has realised the full extent of the food obsession. So we are really the gutling gang. See you in 20 days! Enjoy <3
Love Olivia (aka gutling)
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hola Wilder, Alex e Isaura!!!
espero que la esten pasando super bien en el Corcovado Trek, creanme que les tengo envidia...estoy ansiosa por saber como les fue en la segunda fase...chicos ponganle bonito a esta ultima fase, aprovechenla al maximo, den lo mejor de ustedes!se que es dificil estar fuera de casa por tantos dias, pero la verdad estas experiencias se viven solo una vez en la vida asi que disfruten a mas no poder...Por favor saludenme al resto de los chicos del grupo...espero verlos antes de que regresen a su amada Nicaragua...Cuidense muchisimo
Un gran abrazo
Catalina Retana
Hana
ps are you not scared of dogs any more? There's a photo of you right by one. I'm so proud! And so is Emily, she told me. yayayayay!!!!!!!
Hey Thomas (Dickson),
Hope you're well. Saw some good pics of you and the Tomtom pub quiz. All looks a good laugh. Just broken up for easter hols. Got my driving test on Wednesday. Skiing next weekend with the Walkers which should be a great week. Just about to go out on the quad before being dragged along to some Brahms concert tonight!!!! Mum and Dad want to tell you that they've entered you into the Scottish mouth organ championships on your return so you better have five pieces prepared for that! Hope the trek is not too arduous. Have a great time doing it.
Angus
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Hello Adam
Flights sortedfor 14th, same time and booking code.
Enjoy...
Hello Amy tee (from Carnlough) in Alpha 5. Just back from a lethal weekend with Mair. Mair officiated nicely for mother's day for ML and Omi. I hoppied with soggy yorkshire puds. They were alomost the most lethal thing about the weekend - literally! I also gave Laika the titbits cos Laika likea dlardsy the bestest! LOL. Hope you're enjoying yourself and "nay slackin'." We all send you our love and lots of kisses - ML, DL and Toodles XXX
Hi Tom Dickson,
Hope things settle down and you can complete your adventure.
Take care.
Aileen
Lieve Joost,
Nu al een paar dagen in de jungle.... wat een belevenis! Wel apart dan, om bericht uit de bewoonde wereld te krijgen? En wel over je volgende plannen. Maar keep the spirit high, dan gaat het makkelijker. Je vertelde dat je evt naar Cuba wilde reizen. Het ticket dat je hebt is 12 maanden geldig(moet lukken), maar je moet(!) vanuit San Jose terugvliegen (via Miami). De datum kun je wel kostenloos tot ca 72 uur van te voren wijzigen. Je zou dus een retourticket moeten nemen naar Havana(kosten ca 370 USD)en dan nog ter plekke accommodatie regelen. Je hebt nu de tijd om er over na te denken.. Verder zou je nog wat geld gaan verdienen. Hoe denk je dat dan te gaan doen? Maar je hebt gelijk, je bent nu daar en het is fantastisch om nog even in die omgeving te blijven. Koninginnedag etc lopen niet weg. Geniet nu van je tijd daar, spreek nog wat Spaans en kom straks helemaal voldaan terug om met goede moed met de Hotelschool te beginnen. We hebben trouwens nog plannen om naar USA te gaan, de eerste twee weken van augustus, naar de ouders van Tietse, en daar nog wat in de buurt rond te reizen. Rutger gaat mee, en jij zou natuurlijk ook mee kunnen.
Maar voor nu wil ik je ook nog zeggen, dat ik supertrots op je ben dat je van coast-to-coast 270 km met 25 kg bepakking loopt, in niet altijd even makkelijke omstandigheden. Zet hem op! Wij denken aan je. Liefs, mama/papa/rutger
Jon
Your flight home has been changed to Friday 24 April. Leaves San Jose on 24th April at 1720 (but be there at least 2 hours earlier).
Full details on Facebook and your Yahoo mail.
Hi Chris, alpha 1.
Hope you are having a good trek and the weather is kind. We have had some lovely warm spring days here until the cold wind and sleet today - hay thats scotland. Soooooooo good to see you on the web cam and have a proper chat. Thanks for the phone call, it made my day! Dad has blogged you from India but not sure if you have got it. He is having a good time but tired, I think the heat is a bit much and believe it or not he is fed up with curry! Will came home for the weekend and Lucy made me a cake, surprisingly yummy! Ange rang with good news: Julia is having a baby! due in Sept, I've already started to tease "Granny Ange"!!! Not sure which bank account to transfer money to so i'll wait to hear from you. lots of love n stuff MUM xxxxxxxxx
Shwmi Tom from all the Ellis. All gutted cause we lost the rugby but Ger and Ieu went to the millenium stadium.....awesome. Coast to Coast should be a doddle surely after DOE with skip!!!!Have a fandabbydosy time and dont catch anything nasty, look after those feet! Ur dad has become the birdman of pont since you have been away, there are all sorts lurking in your garden. Big news Megz has finished yearbook, not so big news it has yet to be printed. Ger going to Edinburgh next year (results permitted). Take care all thinking of you The Family Ellis x
Hi lievie,
Heb nog een heleboel verjaardagswensen voor je binnengekregen, maar durf ze niet te versturen, omdat ik denk dat er iets mis is met de blog.
Neem de gok met dit mailtje. Hier alles goed, was heel gezellig met Omi. Vandaag bij post grote verrassing: je diploma van je Cambridge-examen!!!!
Heb meteen een copie naar Van Rijn gestuurd.(hi,hi)
Dag schat, hoop dat je geen blaren hebt, en dat je nog steeds geniet van dit superavontuur.
Kus, Mam
Julia(alpha 6, you are starting a new day of work, it`s very tired probably. but you are very strong. i Wait than you are enjoying in playa rey..... besos y abrazos.....
Ivan...........
Dear Livvy (Alpha 9)
Hope you are enjoying your new group and new project. It sounds so interesting. Lovely to hear from you last week and hope you receive my parcel and Dad's letter by the time you get back to camp. We had a lovely family party for Katy on Sunday but she was pretty unwell with some type of fluey thing and was not well on her birthday. Hope she recovers for Thursday and the Reform Club dinner. Dad now has all the details of what you want to do next so we'll keep you posted. Not much else to report. It's the end of term at the end of this week. Will be in touch again soon and hope you are having fun. Lol Mum XXXXX
viviana!
brujis hola! que disfrute mucho la estadia en la comunidad en conte burika. todos en la casa pensandola mucho, todos gozando con solo pensar en como la estaras pasando jaja. en como conoceras mucho, entre paseos y escapadas. ya casi se le acaba el tiempo de regresar, a la vida real... al espanol. aqui la esperamos en cartaguito, mami y papi y margarita en muelle y santi en hermosa!! la recibiremos a usted y a las bolsadas negras en cada hombro con muchisimo carino e interes! viva la leche condensada, el coctel de frutas, la pinito etc! saludos de todos los antes mencionados. la extrana eli.
To Steph - alpha 4 -
hey sis, it's Zoe, obviously. I hope you're having a fantastic time, it sounds like you are, I am very jealous!!
Not much happening here, it's 6:30am at the moment and I'm about to leave for school to go on the history trip to Washington! Il be in the continent next to you... You would love all the museums were going to, all about Vietnam. you're favourite!
Digit has had a hair cut, he is shivering lots but he looks very handsome! Joe is getting some sort of cap thing for his cadets I'm not sure what it means, but he's very excited!
keep us updated, it's lovely to hear from you. Il be checking if i get a chance in an internet cafe of something. Love you loads and loads sisi!! zose xxxxx
Hi Holly and all in Alpha 3; Happy trekking. We are in SO MUCH SNOW in Morgins. Lydie and Rosy arrived yesterday and they have been loving the skiing with helmets! Andy comes tomorrow and also Ed Moore and Fred Robertson. We will be up to 9 by Friday!
Hope this last phase is the BEST! Enjoy every minute and take lots of pics for us to see.
Love from us all xxxxx
this is a message for the people of nicaragua...
hey amigos espero que la esten pasando de lo mejor ustedes son unas personas muy especiales cada uno con su forma de ser... nunca cambien disfruten la viad asi cimo lo hacen... atte ivan
Para Wilder, Isaura y Alex (alpha 1) Hola mis amigos!! espero que esten disfrutando del trek, vivan cada momento, no saben las ganas que tengo de regresar para verlos, se cuidan y me saludan a todos!!! un abrazo!! kei
Julia( alpha 6)....Now i Do not how count the days..... i will try to count the days in hugs, because I would like to hug you .... i hope than you are ok... iva...........
Have a good day en playa rey..... I love the turtles
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