Sunday, 1 February 2009

Alpha Four – La Cangreja

Alpha 4, who are heading off to La Cangreja includes...

Wilder Arteta
Hana Damirji
Kayleigh Farnell
George Hanbury
Sean Hooker
Olivia Knight
Dominique Langeslag
Calum Lightfoot
Joost Mol
Sophia Purdon
Cathelijne van de Graaf
Samuel Wilson
Adam Young

Led by Project Managers Rob, Charlie and Adriana, Alpha 4 will be living right in the middle of the jungle in La Cangreja, Costa Rica’s newest National Park, which gets its name from the striking 1,305 metre peak Cerro Cangreja. The park is home to a mixture of Tropical Humid forest and Pre-Montane forest and a number of species of plant found nowhere else in the world, making this an important area for research purposes and conservation.

At present the government is developing the facilities in the park and during the expedition Alpha 4 will be building a trail from the Rio Negro River that crosses the national park.

Posted by Our mission at 15:33

50 comments:

  1. bomma2 February 2009 at 03:09

    joost, I found you in block alpha four. Saw the picture of your group.. Be carefull with all these nices girls. I Will follow your adventures with great interest. kisses from bomma

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  2. bomma2 February 2009 at 03:11

    joost, ik volg je tocht met veel interesse. Zag de groepsfoto van alpha 4. leuke meisjes. Wees voorzichtig. maar geniet want dit is een geweldige belevenis waar je je hele leven van zult genieten. bomma

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  3. bomma2 February 2009 at 03:13

    joost, i saw your group in alpha four. Will follow your adventures every day. Be carefull and enyoy every minute of this fantastic experience. bomma

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  4. bomma2 February 2009 at 03:17

    to joost mol group alpha four. Follow your adventures with great interest every day. Enyou this fantastic experience. bomma

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  5. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 07:26

    Hi Livvy and all your gang,

    Sounds like you are going to have a fantastic time in what sounds like a beautiful National Park. Here we have snow, rail and buses have stopped and no-one is at work. It's really beautiful to look out of the window. They say the biggest dump of snow for 18 yrs. LOL MumX

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  6. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 08:04

    Hi Adam Young ! We're both off work today because of the snow so are looking at the blog feeling very envious. Alpha 4 looks good...just be careful with those bushtucker trials !Enjoy!
    Love Mum and Dad.

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  7. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 08:50

    Hi Hana,
    Saw you picture with the Alpha Four group> they all seem very nice.Hope you have a great adventure.
    Try to keep in touch whenever you can>
    Love M,H,M & Fafa

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  8. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 09:42

    hoi Dominique,ziet er naar uit dat je al eerder dan je dacht lid van trailcrew bent....
    Trailcrew op Sunshine had veel werk,eerst veel sneeuw,toen veel wind en veel kapotte fences.
    Veel plezier met je nieuwe maatjes,groetjes uit Calgary

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  9. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 10:54

    To Cathelijn van de Graaf

    Hi Cathe,
    So happy to see you smiling on the photo, and what a coincidence to meet Robberts friend Joost. Work hard and .....have fun!!! Opi and Omi said : please make sure to remember every minute of this great time!!!!
    Love and Kisses, Mum

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  10. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 11:13

    hey samuel wilson hope your having a great time!!!! we know you'll be fine. (gurn) ive got oliver this week tell you bout it soon. sas is here with us right now. we all miss you loads!! have fun. keep in touch when you can. love you loads byeeee xxxx love from Ellie and the wilsons and the one burridge

    ps. meowwwwwwwwwwww from jenny

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  11. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 11:13

    Hey Georgie,
    Snowing here...flights cancelled, troughs iced up, England's ground to a halt! 12" of snow expected in London by end of night...lucky you. Have a wonderful time and we are thinking of you.
    Love
    Mum and Dad

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  12. Unknown2 February 2009 at 11:33

    Calum, Good luck with the group and the work at La Cangreja. Rory was missing having you around this morning - Snowball fight... Look out for each other and enjoy the experience. Dad

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  13. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 14:10

    Hi Hana
    You look very happy and not tired at all! Enjoy your adventure and the sunshine as we are snowed in. The whole of London is shut
    keep safe!
    Love, Claude, May, Toff and Alex xx

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  14. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 16:37

    hallo dominique
    we hebben de email+foto gezien
    zo te zien ben jij de trail crew
    goeie oefening voor whistler
    veel plezier en groetjes aan je "crew"
    xoxoxo ghislaine(en de rest)

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  15. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 16:40

    Hola Alpha 4!
    looking forward to seeing pictures of the new hair styles. Rory sends a big hug back to his brother.
    love from the Lightfoot family xxx

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  16. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 17:23

    dominique, have fun, at now you can practice for trail building at whisler, ill check for trail crew positions.
    mathieu

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  17. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 17:31

    Hi Sean
    Snowballs a plenty, and country almost grinding to a halt!! Your place looks amazing - take loads of photos, if you can. See, all those family and Lady Bay hikes will hold you in good stead for the trail building!
    Here's to a fantastic adventure and loads of fun for all of you. D J F x

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  18. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 17:40

    hi Dominique,received youre email.Glad to hear you are having a great time and are enjoying your compagny.Finally in a trailcrew !
    Hopefully the next tent is waterproof...
    love from Calgary

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  19. Anonymous2 February 2009 at 19:54

    Ice, you are looking so fresh! Keep it real! Peace out, J Dog

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  20. Anonymous3 February 2009 at 01:29

    Ha die Kaat, we zijn trots op je om je daar zo stralend op de foto te zien staan, helemaal stoer en happy. Het zal best zwaar worden maar ook vast helemaal supercool. Hou vol en zet um op. Dikke kussen van papa en Silvy

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  21. Anonymous3 February 2009 at 12:40

    Hey hey Kayleigh, how's life in the jungle? Your group look like a fun bunch!

    I know you're devastated at missing the snow, but take a look around and tell me honestly...where would you rather be? I've frozen a couple of snowballs for when you return so you don't feel like you've completely missed out.

    Loving the Blog, we are all hooked at work and log on daily for a 'hair' update. Stay safe, and leave the Costa Rican wildlife alone!Love from all at home x x

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  22. Unknown4 February 2009 at 04:31

    Ha Joost,

    So you missed the photoshoot!
    But it looks wonderful, what you will be doing out there! Have you been swimming in the river already? Must be great fun! Do you enjoy working hard preparing the trail? How does it sleep in the jungle? Didn't know Herman's mother was Iepje, we have been in the same pilates group for years! She told me that Herman thought your party was great. Papa was ill for a few days, high fever. Hope to get in touch soon, but we will be in Egypt until 13th Feb, so no messages from home for a while! big hug, mama, papa, Rutger and Chepa

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  23. Anonymous4 February 2009 at 10:34

    I just love this blog; it's sooooo fantastic! The photos are brilliant and it's great seeing what's happening and knowing you're in such capable hands. Certainly helping me not to pine too much!!!

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  24. Anonymous4 February 2009 at 13:45

    Hoi Dominique!
    Ben benieuwd naar je verhalen strakjes, volgens mij ga je hele leuke dingen meemaken. Lekkende tenten, weinig slaap ;0)
    Heel veel plezier!
    liefs
    Justina

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  25. Anonymous4 February 2009 at 14:44

    Charlotte,

    Hope you're having a great first day and the early start wasn't too tough!

    I love you more than puppy dogs! ;-)

    ry

    xo

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  26. Anonymous4 February 2009 at 15:05

    CAATIE! Your mom said we could see you on the raleigh site and you look so good! I hope you have the time of your life and I'll see you soon! Big kisses Mies

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  27. Anonymous7 February 2009 at 10:34

    Charlotte,

    In Edinburgh for a boys weekend and the Scotland v Wales 6 nations game. LUSH! Gorgeous crisp air and great celtic craic! Getting the accent refreshed!

    Hope all's going LUSHLY for you and que sepas que estoy pensando en ti.

    I love you more than gummi bears! ;-)

    ry

    xo

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  28. Anonymous7 February 2009 at 12:54

    hi dominique,
    i got my raport card and im doing very good.
    next week i have 6 days of of school.
    hope its not to wet in the tents.
    enjoy yourself.
    love ghislaine

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  29. Anonymous8 February 2009 at 04:32

    SOPHIA!!!!!

    got a lovely text from your mum telling me to look on the website to follow your travels! it all looks incredible
    ive sent you a long facebook message which you can look forward to after your jungle escapades! but just thought i'd send a bit of love across the ocean.......
    not much major news to report here - boys are skiing - me jose and soph went out with the qeh lot last night - im heading up to london later then up to newcastle and just generally starting to get my stuff sorted for peru now..!
    anyway keep having the best time
    we all miss you
    LOVE becky XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  30. Anonymous8 February 2009 at 19:08

    hi dominique,finally starting building trails after securing yourselves with a good camp.The workinggloves should be usefull.Miss you at home,very quiet.Guess you won't miss us with so many friends around you.How's nature,must be beautiful and colourful.Did you remember the colour green?!Snow starts melting up here and the colour brown shows up.The backstreets are private icerinks and a challenge to drive.
    Take care and enjoy ! love from papa en mama

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  31. Anonymous8 February 2009 at 20:22

    Heee Caat,

    Ben benieuwd hoe je het hebt daar in de jungle. Ik denk veel aan je, vind het super stoer van je en herken mezelf in wat je doet!!
    Hoop dat je schoenen goed zitten en je nog geen blaren hebt gekregen. We hebben sinds een dag een jacuzzi staan, dus als je weer terugkomt kan je helemaal bijkomen. Veel liefs en zet hem op!!! Nicoline

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  32. Anonymous9 February 2009 at 09:07

    hi dominique,finally you start working on the trails today ! I guess your campsite is pretty much ready,hammocks,flysheets,mosquitonets...
    very comfy!
    Melissa says hi,she leaving for the U.K. tomorrow.
    Miss you,the place it quiet.
    love from Calgary,mama

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  33. Anonymous10 February 2009 at 11:06

    Hi Livvy,

    Exciting to see you in some of the photos and you look like you are having so much fun. Hope you are enjoying building the trail. Not much news to report here. It's cold and it's been very wet in London. I gather you've had freak weather too. Hope you survived it. Katy has passed her driving test. You'll now have to fight over the Clio! Half term next week so going to France. Everyone here is fine. We're all thinking of you and very jealous.

    Lots of love

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  34. Anonymous10 February 2009 at 17:59

    Hi Kayleigh aka Pooch (sorry but it had to be done!).

    I'm still trying to picture you with this season's must have designer accessories...a wheelbarrow and a spade! I think Steve is worried that you'll return home with a more impressive set of 'guns' than he has after all the digging you'll be doing.

    All the pets are fine, Rolo is still being bullied by Biddy Bowlegs, Silly Cat is...just too damn silly, BFT is missing the long naps on your bed and the accompanying belly rubs, and Chinch is being a feisty lil furball!

    The Nans send their love, although if quizzed they'd still struggle to remember where you actually are. Costa where...Brava perhaps?

    Take Care, and continue having the time of your life with the Hardcore Alpha Four x x x x

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  35. Anonymous11 February 2009 at 05:34

    Palmeriffic,

    Hope trail is going well! Ready for some Costa Rican quad bike antics! Edinburgh was great despite the Welsh beating Scotland. England game was hilarious with the Italians fielding a flanker who volunteered to play scrum half - couldn't pass the ball at all - says quite a bit about the Italian ego eh?!

    Accent is refreshed and saying "aye" quite regularly now!

    Middle East itinerary coming together and Lebanon / Syria completed. Crazy to think that this time next month I'll be in Jordan(Petra, running around in Indiana Jones land)!

    Had 2nd round PMSU yesterday - fingers crossed!

    Te extrano y estoy pensando en vos! Mandame un mensaje si puedas.

    I love you more than orange sorbet in my fridge! ;-)

    ry

    xo

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  36. Anonymous11 February 2009 at 06:18

    Hi Calum
    How's your weather ? We've brilliant sunshine, cloudless skies and temperature -5 C.
    Hope you're still enjoying every minute of your adventure. Take care.
    Love from the Loch Ness Monsters

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  37. Maha11 February 2009 at 09:00

    Hi Hana,

    Missing you very much. Hope you are well.

    Lots of Love

    Hadi

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  38. Maha11 February 2009 at 09:02

    Hi Hana,

    Hope you are well.

    I check the web site every day.

    Missing you so very much.

    Lots and lots and lots of love

    Hadi, Maha & Mo

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  39. Anonymous12 February 2009 at 04:52

    Joost, veel liefs ook van mij.En zorg dat je erbij blijft, wat het ook is. Kussen
    Omnabijn

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  40. Anonymous12 February 2009 at 20:43

    hoi dominique,you guys build a serious ramp .Hope to see some pictures of that soon.The blog showed us pictures of the menu,only for this I am not jealous....
    Good news is that Mathieu has past his roadtest,bad news is you two need to share the car from now !
    We are back in the deepfreeze again,temperatures drops and more snow is on it's way.
    love from us all in Calgary,mama

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  41. Anonymous14 February 2009 at 07:32

    Palmerlicious,

    Happy Valentines Day hun! Hope you got the card and you don't know how tempted I am to write a cheesy cringeworthy poem for everyone to see right now! Roses are red...

    Thinking of you and looking forward to hearing your news.

    I love you more than candy canes!

    Abrazos,

    ry

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  42. Anonymous14 February 2009 at 17:46

    safe seanuth!
    Missing you bare already my lovely, hope you are having an AMAZING time, I'm so jealous!!! Go for it, enjoy it and live your life how YOU want to live it. Really proud of you :) try and send me a postcard!
    Take care,
    Elsie xxx (and my drunken mother who is asleep on my bed)

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  43. Anonymous15 February 2009 at 04:08

    Hi Sophia
    I am following your travels on the website...I look most days and it looks and sounds fantastic.All ok here.I'm on half term this week so that means shopping,coffee and lunch with friends_cant wait. Laura is ok now,after just 5 days back at uni she had tonsilitis and was really quite poorly.Anyway keep enjoying this amazing experience and keep safe!
    lots of love Sarah xxx

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  44. Anonymous15 February 2009 at 12:16

    Hey Dominique!!! Mafkees wel ff zoeke op de site maar heb et gevonden ;) Ziet er echt gruwelijk uit jonge zit beetje foto's te bekijke natuurlijk ;) Maar het is een geweldige ervaring hoop dat je je spaans op niveau krijgt ;) mot wel lukke toch? Ik weet trouwens nie eens of je dit leest ;) Maja erm tsja verder niet veel...hier alles beetje hetzelfde...ik ga me aanmelden voor de KMA...voor vlieger ;) dus we zien wel hoe dat gaat uitpakken ;) Jonge heel veel plezier en geniet ervan...Once in a lifetime oppertunity!!!

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  45. Anonymous15 February 2009 at 14:53

    hey sam wilson u would have made a really good bill sykes. the show went well. i cant wait till u email us. i miss you loads. cant wait till u are back but im sure ur having a great time. we watched sas in her gym comp today she was great. talk to u soon love the best sister ever (only joking) ellie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  46. Anonymous17 February 2009 at 14:00

    Hey Dominique,
    moet even van oma schrijven dat ze je probeert te mailen maar het lukt op een 1 of ander manier niet.
    Volgende keer dat ik bij haar ben zal ik even kijken wat er nu fout gaat... oma is niet altijd even handig met de computer,dat weet je ;0)
    Ik heb trouwens een ticket voor haar geboekt dus oma komt van de zomer gezellig naar Calgary
    Liefs dus van Justina en Oma!

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  47. Anonymous18 February 2009 at 01:51

    Palmerama,

    Hope you are splendid and looking forward to your return to base camp this weekend? The UK is crumbling without you. Looking forward to your news.

    I love you more than comb shops!

    Abrazos,

    ry

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  48. Anonymous18 February 2009 at 09:28

    hi dominique,you guys are amazing.The trails done and ready to start phase 2. Wonder what kind of job that will be.
    You must look forward to get back to basecamp to hear about the other alpha's expiriences and to have fresh food and party !
    I can't wait to get an email from you,love mama

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  49. Anonymous18 February 2009 at 09:33

    hi dominique,you guys are amazing,the job is done and you are moving on to phase 2.Wonder what that will be ?
    You must look forward to go back to fieldbase soon and hear the expiriences of the other alpha's.Then of course have some good food and party!
    Can't wait to get an email from you,love mama

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  50. Anonymous23 February 2009 at 06:57

    For Sophia Alpha 4
    Hope you received other blogs. It's so good to be able to share your progress we're really enjoying the blog - thank you to everyone for making it possible. Are you back for changeover? It's hard work but you all seem to be having a wonderful time - what an experience. Have sent you and email unfortunatley you won't have any post this changeover as I didn't get your address until it went out on the blog. Will have to make up for it. Still missing you very much Lots of love Mum Bob James & Snowy xxxxx

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