For the past 16 days Alpha 2 have trekked over 280km through communities, up and down volcanoes, along very dusty tracks and even crossed a few rivers.
Along they way we have seen the most amazing sights ever such as sunrise and sunset at the top of Volcan Cosigina and the most gorgeous pine looking forests you have ever seen. As we had just walked on average 22km a day we dreaded the fact that we had to put up the tents so we used all the Spanish that we knew and managed to wangle nights in community centres and schools in the villages that we passed through.
The locals were fantastic, always helping us to find somewhere to sleep and some even cooked for us which just comes to show no matter what they have or don’t have they are eager to help. I would personally like to take this opportunity to thank them all, as for me it made the trip.
Eventually, despite numerous blisters, mosquito bites, scorpion bites and some good cases of D and V, Alpha 2 arrived at their final destination, Mechapa, with their heads held very high indeedo.
Ross MacPherson
Sunrise on Volcan Cosigina - surely a sight never to be forgotten
Abbie abbie, that is a v. classy pic of the mini guns!! All that gym's obviously paid off! Pics look great, hope it's not too muddy on your way to finnish the school. Was v. happy to see my curly blonde girl smiling and still disappointed that you'll have straightened out the curls before xmas! Don't get anymore silly tan lines PG, remember that I have to be seen in public with you.
ReplyDeleteJust off to give the new footy kits their first outing, was given a new captains armband by the boys as an early xmas prezzy too!
Keep safe sweetie, EJ x
Hey Mags,
ReplyDeleteCame home from college tired and grumpy and seen that your pictures from Nicaragua were up, they turned my frown upside down ;) Wow, wow, wow! Think you're ready for Ben Nevis eh? I'll just wait for you at the bottom! lol.
It was great to speak to you yesterday and hear all the mad stories. Cannae wait for more.
Got an assesment tomorrow so best go and study! Will blog in the next few days. Oh, and I better hear you've slept in a hammock or basher! (Can someone take a picture)
Love you lot's, Gillz xxxxxx
Love also to...Asher, Matt, Rhys, Rosie and Ross who i randomly spoke to on the phone, enjoy guys, xxxx.
Hola nati! Me gustan mucho las fotos del atardecer en las montañas de Nicaragua, se ve presiosa con el sol en la cara,ya sabe que le deseo suerte en todo lo que haga, me hace mucha falta pero se que pronto estara de vuelta con esa sonrisa que alegra mi vida, te amo enana,nos vemos el 17 en turrialba presiosa,saludos de Vartolillo!
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Valerie!!! Die neuen Fotos auf der Seite sind soo schön...siehst toll aus meine liebe, freu mich so auf dich! Hab schon lauter Pläne für uns, Weihnachtsmarkt, Glühwein, GG :D etc...kann es irgendwie kaum glauben, dass bald diese 10 wochen um sind, aber freu mich schon auf sämtliche stories, die wir austauschen werden! Denke an dich mein schatz, bald biste wieder hier :) knutschixxxxxx Petra
ReplyDeletehol,looking good hahaha.miss you,looks like your having an amazing time!have just broken up...christmas isnt gonna be the same without you all my love XXXXXXXX
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