Alpha 1 - The Guanacaste Trek Alfa 1 - Caminata Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Project managers Chloe and David will be take the group on an adventure trek around the northern region of Guanacaste. The trek which starts near to Volcan Tenorio then continues to Volcan Rincon de la Vieja and Cerro Cacao through Guanacaste National Park. The trek finishes at the beach at Playa Junquillal. Sleeping in tents, ranger stations, and community centres along the route and cooking all their own food, this will be a challenging and fun phase for the venturers. Chloe and David selected the venturers with a performance from Guanacaste Quest with King Alpha the 1st!
The venturers in Alpha 1 and setting off on the Guanacaste Quest are Fee Pitman, Fredy Rizo Olivas, Harry, Coburn, Henry Barnes, Holman Sevilla, Jalmar Juarez Rodriques, Matt Ambrose, Michael Raymond, Shane Caffrey, Tina Paulo, Tony Morales, Vicky Lo.
Los guias Chloe y David llevaran al grupo en una caminata de aventura alrededor de la región norte de Guanacaste. El recorrido comienza cerca de Volcán Tenorio pasando por Volcán Rincón de la Vieja y el Cerro de Cacao a través del Parque Nacional de Guanacaste. El camino termina en la playa; en Playa Junquillal. Los aventureros estarán durmiendo en tiendas, estaciones de guarda parques, y centros comunitarios a lo largo de la ruta y tendrán que cocinar su propia comida, este será un fase retadora pero divertida para los participantes. Chloe y David, llamaron a los participantes al modo de Reto Guanacaste con las actuaciones del Rey Alfa 1!
Los participantes que conforman Alfa 1 y que estarán saliendo para el reto Guanacaste son; Fee Pitman, Fredy Rizo Olivas, Harry, Coburn, Henry Barnes, Holman Sevilla, Jalmar Juárez Rodríguez, Matt Ambrose, Michael Raymond, Shane Caffrey, Tina Paulo, Antonio Morales, Vicky lo.
Holman and Jalmar excited about joining the trek
Project managers Lisa, Carl and Wendell will take Alpha 2 on an adventure trek in Nicaragua The trek will take them from Esteli to Volcan Cosiguina passing through Achuapa, Mina de Agua and some of the volcanoes of the Maribios chain. The trek will end up at Volcan Cosiguina, the site of the largest volcanic eruption in the Americas, where the group will be able to relax in the Pacific Ocean. Sleeping in tents, ranger stations, and community centres along the route and cooking all their own food, this will be a challenging and fun phase for the venturers. Lisa, Carl and Wendell selected the venturers with a Mission Possible skit!
The venturers in Alpha 2 are Adam Harvey-Cook, Claire Wilson, Jake Pollock, Jasper Lee, Jonathan Gray, Joshua Gough, Louise McCallum, Matt Usherwood, Michael Chiang, Nacho Mora Barboza, Paul Milligan, Philip Maund.
Los guias; Lisa, Carl y Wendell llevaran a Alfa 2 en un viaje de aventura en Nicaragua. El camino les llevará a partir de Estelí Volcan Cosiguina pasando por Achuapa, Mina de Agua y algunos de los volcanes de la cadena de Maribios. La caminata terminará en el Volcán Cosiguina, el sitio de la erupción volcánica más grande en las Américas, donde el grupo será capaz de relajarse en el Océano Pacífico. Los participantes dormiran en tiendas, estaciones de guardaparques, y centros comunitarios a lo largo de la ruta y cocinaran su propia comida, este será un fase retadora pero divertida fase para los participantes. Lisa, Carl y Wendell, llamaron a los aventureros con una parodia de Misión posible!
Los aventureros de Alfa 2 son, Adam Harvey-Cook, Claire Wilson, Jake Pollock, Jasper Lee, Jonathan Gray, Joshua Gough, Louise McCallum, Matt Usherwood, Michael Chiang, Nacho Mora Barboza, Paul Milligan, Philip Maund.
Lisa, Carl and Wendell - Mission Possible!
Alpha 3 - Achuapa - La Calera Water Project Alfa 3 - Achuapa - Proyecto de Agua en La Calera, Nicaragua
Project managers Alex and Laura will take the group to Achuapa in Northern Nicaragua where they will build a water project in the community of La Calera. The group will building a gravity feed water system for the various families in the village. Water projects are a high priority for the communities as the community is often without access to clean and safe water or the water sources they currently use are polluted. The venturers will be staying in pairs with families in the community and enjoying authentic Nicaraguan meals. Alex and Laura put on their boxing gloves and selected with venturers with a performance from Rocky 15!!
The venturers in Alpha 3 are Benjamin Maine, William Arnot, Patrick Brunton, Harry Hughes, Olly Millward, Deven Naran, Jane Oladgha, Bernardo Jose Rodriquez Quiros, Robert Smith, King Chi So, Karla Ugalde Watson.
Los guías Alex y Laura llevaran al grupo a Achuapa a el norte de Nicaragua donde se construirá un proyecto de agua en la comunidad de La Calera. El grupo construirá un sistema de agua por gravedad para las familias en la aldea. Los proyectos de abastecimiento de agua son una alta prioridad para las comunidades ya que a menudo no tienen acceso a agua limpia y las fuentes de agua que utilizan actualmente están contaminadas. Los participantes se alojaran en parejas con las familias en la comunidad y disfrutaran de auténtica comida nicaragüense. Alex y Laura se pusieron sus guantes de boxeo y llamaron a los participantes para este proyecto con una actuación de Rocky 15!!
Los participantes que conforman Alfa 3 son; Maine Benjamin, William Arnot, Patrick Brunton, Harry Hughes, Olly Millward, Deven Naran, Jane Oladgha, Bernardo José Rodríguez Quirós, Robert Smith, King Chi Así, Karla Ugalde Watson.
Project managers Zoe, Gemma and Ben will be taking the group to Miraflor in northern Nicaragua. During this phase they will be building a multi-use community centre at La Palma found at the south of the Miraflor wildlife reserve. The multi-use community centre will be used as classroom in the local primary school, local museum, adult education, training, village meetings and cultural events. The venturers will be staying in pairs with local families and getting to know the community. Zoe, Ben and Gemma rode in on ‘horses’ and selelcted venturers to join the wellington brigade!
The venturers in Alpha 4 are Hin Hong Chan, Tom Culverwell, Laura Dorrington, Brandon George, Olly Halls, Will Higham, Charlie Knight, Dawn Lee, Ross McFarlane, Adrian Pilbeam, Joel Rojas Salazar, Tessa Tracey.
Los guias Zoe, Gemma y Ben llevaran al grupo a la Rserva Natural Miraflor, en el norte de Nicaragua. Durante esta fase construirán en La Palma un centro para la comunidad de usos múltiples. Este centro servirá para la comunidad como salón de clases para la escuela primaria local, museo local, educación de adultos, reuniones en las aldeas y eventos culturales. Los participantes se alojaran en parejas con las familias donde tendrán la oportunidad de conocer la comunidad. Zoe, Ben y Gemma llegaron montando a "caballo" y seleccionaron a los participantes preguntando si querían unirse a la brigada de las botas de hule!
Los participantes de Alfa 4 son; Hin Hong Chan, Tom Culverwell, Laura Dorrington, Brandon George, Olly Salas, Will Higham, Charlie Knight, Dawn Lee, McFarlane Ross, Adrian Pilbeam, Joel Rojas Salazar, Tessa Tracey.
Ben presenting the group with their wellies!
Los aventureros están ahora en el campamento de la selva aprendiendo a construir hamacas, camas Bashas, uso de trangias y disfrutando de acampar. Mañana por la mañana temprano todos los participantes estarán saliendo en autobuses contratados por Raleigh a su proyecto.
35 comments:
To Michael Raymond,
Glad to see you arrived OK. Hope the jet lag is not too bad. See you went swimming - trust you did not start your "Mr Lifeguard" routine and boss everyone around!
Let us know what your first project is when you get a chance, and enjoy all those beans for brakfast - you remeber the ad "beanz meanz f---z!!"
Love from all, Mum, Dad, Jessica & Heather. XXX
Hi Matt! (Usherwood)
Pleased that you've arrived safe & sound! The pics look like you're having loads of fun, can't wait to see some more photos on the blog. Doug says he really wants to say something embarrassing here but can't think of anything rude to say (well actually he says your *tent pole* is very very small)! Do you still wish you took your climbing shoes? We went climbing at Wirkswirth today, I managed far more than normal and Doug even climbed a 5 and lead on multi coloured! I'm wishing you were here to climb with! Have a lovely time seeing volcanoes and camping.. we are all very envious. Those tents in the pictures from field base don't look so different from the French PGL ones although less like a plastic bin bag!!! Bet you're already having a better time than you did last summer. Take lots of photos, lots of love Clare, Doug, Mum and Dad xxx
Hi Oli (Millward)
Hope you are having an amazing time...it's so lovely to see all the photos of you!
We are missing you lots,
All our love Lydia, Robbie and Tigga x x x x x
Charlie,
Hope the journey was okay, good see the pictures.
D only wants a battery powered present, not sure how well the goats are going to go down!
Sorry about the money, hope all is sorted.
Hope Nicaragua goes well, will put pen to paper. Much love M,D,C,J,T and T
Hi matt (Usherwood) again! We got your message. Mum's birthday is next month you neddy! It's on 9th aug. We've tried to text you but for some reason messages keep bouncing back. We're going to ring o2 to find out why. Can't wait to receive your letter. Have lots of fun Clare xxx
Hi Henry, hope the journey was okay. It all looks fantastic. Hope the guitar made it all in one piece! Great to see the photos, everyone sends their love and miss you lots already! Love M & D, Tom, Hattie, Will and small blonde one xx
Hi Matt
Looks as though you are having loads of fun out there. Keep us up to date with all your activities when you get a chance. Hope the mozzies don't get to you all. Keep your sprays topped up! Kevvy, Sas and Me send all out love and miss you xxx
Hey Jake (P) you look so happy and smiley. Good luck with the hike. Remember the russian vulcanologists advice - if it blows watch for rocks don't run forward or back but keep watching and step left or right at the last moment!!! Hasta luego from TC&L
Hi Ross
Glad you got there safely
Have a great time in Miraflor building the community centre-If you do a good job you can build me a bbq!
Have a great birthday on monday
Thinking of you loads
Love Dad
Hi Will A - great to see photos of you so we know you're alive & well. See that you're heading off for a construction project in Nicaragua - enjoy! The 1st test in Cardiff is standing at England 435 all out, Australia 290 for 1 ..... we'll see. Last night we saw one of Mum's films - she loves him, but she can't marry him, so the whole thing's a disaster. Shaping up for a wet weekend, not ideal for Kenwood.
Everyone missing you, kiddo.
SF.
Hey Henry!
I love the group photos! Even in the serious one you are standing almost side on, looks like a superhero pose, and with your sunglasses in shot, that is so you! Looks like it is a lot of fun sugar, I'm jealous! Thinking of doing this next year.
I hope you enjoy your trek, you are going to come back hench! Take some lovely photos, and i will gush over them when you get back (and you)
I miss you loads, and love you even more!
Love Lem xxxxxxxxxxxxx
p.s- glad to see you managed to take one shirt with you, fresh!
Hi Rob, sorry I was not in England to wave you off but I'll use the blog to wish you well and lots of fun on this dream journey. Hope you will find time to keep records and take photos that will give all of us an impression of what is bound to develop into a mindblowing adventure. Have a ball,,,,, Opa
Hey Alex! Lookin' good in the group shot! Finally you're getting some color (as in tan).
Onward to the water project! So proud of you...and the Raleigh organization.
Diana
Hola Ticos y Nicas!!! les deseo mucho exito en esta primera fase, que disfruten lo mas que puedan, un saludo!!
PD. Nacho pongale en ese trek jajaja pura vida mae!!! kei
Hello Raleigh team (staff and PMs) the best of the wishes for everyone, enjoy this phase, keep on like all these days, good work!! have Fun!!!
Big Hug from me :) Pura Vida!!
Hi Harry (Hughes),
The pictures look amazing, and you havent even started doing anything yet! Hope you have an amazing time over there... the house is boring without you, beens as im all alone (although Michaela has been keeping me company)
See you in 9 weeks! haha! or something like that!
Stay safe,
Love your Big Bro Ben x
Hi Oli
Having supper with your Mum & Dad so learning how to send you a message.
It all looks fantastic! Hope you're having a good time. How's the camelback.
Lots of love Godmother number 1
Agent Wendell
Love the sketch. Looks like a great laugh. Let us know how the trip goes - it sound very exciting - as you can tell lisa is typing coz there are spelling msitakes!
Everybody here ok - house very quite (for a change)
Mami is enjoying watching you on the blogs - keep us posted.
Love
Everybody at 23 HYG.
Hey Louise, Sounds like you are having a great time and your with a fun bunch of people. We thought it was going to be a tough few weeks but it seems you lot have other ideas. Enjoy the trek; a walk in the park! Keep well.
Aw ra best
Dad
PS Iain's got bright sunny weather for T in the Park (so far)
HiDeven
We know where you will be now, in Jungle...
We were a Hitesh's wedding yesterday, all went realy well. Missed you, keep smiling and get into lots of photos so we can see you.
Lots of Love Mum, Dad and emesh
Hi Harry Hughes, Great to see you we will be looking out 4 u. missing u loads , luv Mom & Dad xxx
Hi Claire I think I spotted you in the middle of the group photo. It's great having the blog and being able to keep up to date with what you are doing. Looking forward to when we can take on the scottish terrain together and maybe a wee club night out. Love you lots and send you a big hug, Nina xxx
Hi Phil (Maund),
I got home yesterday so I can finally get onto this website and check up on how you're getting on. I've just finished writing you a letter which i'll send tomorrow.
I miss you lots.
Bisous, je t'aime.
Sonia
Hello Tina, Jane, Brandon and Tessa!! I am so happy for you all, you arrived safe and sound and look like you are really enjoying yourselves - love the spot the difference between the official and un official camp photo - Tessa appearing in the second one - just like Tessa!! Brandon in his hat!! Live every minuet you guys, I am proud of all of you - big hugs, catherine x
Hi there Ado, Have been enjoying the blog. Hope the building is going well amd that you are enjoying staying with the family. Sounds awesome. This weekend Chloe and I spent Sunday at Ragdale Spa which was super. Dad had to abandon the morgan and the trailer at Lincoln when it almost shed a wheel but carried on in the cavalier to the 1000 bikes at Mallory. Enjoy and stay safe.
Hi to the rest of the group.
Love from Mum, Dad, Chloe and Ben.
Hi Robbie
Great to see you in photos, we're ALL following your progress in Alpha 3! Looks even more fun than a night shift ... Opa's right, of course, I hope you'll keep a log? Good luck to you and your group with the project (and l'espagnol!), will keep watching ...
love you, Mum x
Hi! Vicky @ Alpha 1
How is your 1st phase of trekking!!
Enjoy the time in walking and walking??!!?? Trekking is one of my favourest time in exped.
Enojy the time staying in jungle, thinking of my past, my future, what i wanna to get from exped. and planning for my future~~
kekeee~~ hope you can enojy this~~
Ivan C
so proud of you alex keep going longing to hear about all your adventures and see the photos miss you lots lots love me
Hi Phil (maund),
I worte you a message yesterday but I must have done something wrong cause it's not on the web site today...
Anyways, I'm glad to see you're alive and having fun. I posted you a letter yesterday so you should receive it at some point. I had my first shift at work today so I'm tierd.
I hope all is going well on your side of the world.
I love you,
xxx
sonia
Good luck to all of you. I hope that you have a lot of fun and can help a lot of people.
Mr Milligan, keep up the good work, Baltic misses you.
Hi claire it was really good to see your group photo. Sammy from fairbridge came by with a copy the other day. Take care, have a ball and I love and miss you. Mum xxx
Hi claire your mum asked me to let you know that she topped you phone up with 20 pounds and your wages went into the bank. She said the house has been so quiet without you and is missing you and she is really proud of you. Your mum told me you were in Alpha 2 so I now have a better idea of where you are and what you are doing. It sounds and looks great but obviously hard work. That's a lot of trekking. Are you still up for doing the west highland way? lol. Love you lots Nina and wee Chico.
Hi Paul (Milligan),
Mum and dad here, Jacqueline showed us how to work this site!
we hope that you are having a fab time and enjoying meeting lots of new people!
The house is really quiet without you, its strange. Get yourself in more picture's we are forgetting what you look like and dont forget to smile :D!
We hope to hear from you soon, we miss you.
Lots of love mum and dad xxx
Jacqueline - hope your enjoying yourself wee bro, stay safe and dont talk to strangers! ha!
ps. ive stole your tv :D haha! love you xx
Jonny - cheers for the xbox :D
Hi my cousin Michael, glad to received your email today (7/30), just enjoy and take care!!
love,
Michelle
Hey kung fu master So King Chi,
Your cousin Paul in Chicago is tracking your every move with group 09F. Looks like you are having tons with fun with your fellow trekerz. Keep the pictures coming and don't burn the whole place down just yet ok. Save some for my next vacation :) Call me when you get back into San Diego!!
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