Deployment day dawned on Wednesday and venturers and volunteer managers were met by a somewhat dreary morning here in Costa Rica, where rain levels have been higher than normal thanks to a low pressure system which has covered the country. Spirits were not dampened however as this energetic crew packed up their kit and boarded buses bound for different corners of the country.
Alpha 1 - Roca Quemada
Chris enjoys an early breakfast
Scott perhaps wisely saves his for later
Alpha 1 heading off to Roca Quemada - this was the beginning of thier journey which was to take an epic 13 hours to complete, tired and weary all have now arrived safe and sound and are busily setting up their jungle camp before they begin work on the school.
Alpha 2 - Coast -to- Coast
Alpha 2 had their first taste of what it is like to pack up all your belongings on a daily basis. Despite being the last group to leave they arrived in good time at their destination point, the beach at Moin on the Carribean Coast. Wasting no time the team headed straight up the beach, and were accompanied by some friendly local policemen on quad bikes who brought them bananas and coconuts and kindly kept an eye on their backpacks as Alpha 2 took a quick dip in the sea. They spent their first night in a local garage before heading off (in record time) towards Barbilla National Park. They spent their second night in a community centre, but will tonight most likely have their first taste of wild camping. Let's hope this rain eases!!
Mixed emotions from the trekers - Jen, Vincent and Rhys
Alpha 2 had their first taste of what it is like to pack up all your belongings on a daily basis. Despite being the last group to leave they arrived in good time at their destination point, the beach at Moin on the Carribean Coast. Wasting no time the team headed straight up the beach, and were accompanied by some friendly local policemen on quad bikes who brought them bananas and coconuts and kindly kept an eye on their backpacks as Alpha 2 took a quick dip in the sea. They spent their first night in a local garage before heading off (in record time) towards Barbilla National Park. They spent their second night in a community centre, but will tonight most likely have their first taste of wild camping. Let's hope this rain eases!!
Yes Em your bag was suppose to go up there
Alpha 3 - La Cangreja
Alpha 3 had an adventure just getting to La Cangreja. Heavy rains which led to landslides blocked the entry road and meant an 8km walk in to the rangers station. The rains have not let up but nor have the spirits of this group. Having spent the first night at the rangers stations, they have now begun to build their jungle home, and will begin work on the wheel chair paths tomorrow.
Alpha 3 - La Cangreja
Alpha 3 had an adventure just getting to La Cangreja. Heavy rains which led to landslides blocked the entry road and meant an 8km walk in to the rangers station. The rains have not let up but nor have the spirits of this group. Having spent the first night at the rangers stations, they have now begun to build their jungle home, and will begin work on the wheel chair paths tomorrow. 
Hello Alpha Teams - Thank you for putting up the pictures and information for us all to see, its great to have news back home here in sleepy Ledbury. Good luck to Alpha 2 and love to Jennie from us all here.
ReplyDeleteHave an amazing time!!!
Hello Joanne (Alpha 3), just seen you again on the website! Always so excited to hear what you've been up to. It sounds like you took the Scottish weather with you...hehe Good luck with your first project. Loads of love, Felicity xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Oliver ( Alpha 3) we all miss you and love seeing your picture up on the Raleigh site. All is good at home, Jessie and Libby send lots of love and kisses. Love you and miss you Mum
ReplyDeleteHi Oli, hope you are keeping dry and having a great time, we are all thinking of you, can't wait to here about all the adventures.love Dad
ReplyDeleteHi Emily, We keep looking to see what you are up to it's quite exciting. How come there's only a rain cloud over you, and what did happen to your bag!! Missin you loads. Mum xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Joanne,
ReplyDeleteJust logged in at the library to see how you're getting on. We're so proud of you. Keep up the fantastic work. Lots of love, Sandy xxx
Can you make sure rhys in alpha 2 and matthew in alpha 1 get this message?
ReplyDeleteEveryone in wales is missing you both!
Wales is so quiet now neither of you are here!
Everyone is looking forward to seeing you again!
Hope costa rica treats you both good. No insect bites!
See you both in december just in time for christmas.
Love from everyone at the info shop and everyone else in merthyr!
xxxxx