Alpha four slideshow

In this phase we managed to dig trenches along long lengths of an old indigenous path that runs through the rainforest of La Cangreja National Park, construct a quad bike ramp and make a rock bridge with stones pulled from the Rio Negro that run alongside our camp. We achieved over our target early despite some difficulties and harsh weather conditions.

Our sleeping and living accommodation became a pimpin’ jungle camp built from raw materials such as bamboo wood, and man made materials including hammocks and tarpaulins that transformed into what became known as a basher! Sleeping took some getting used to and we all had our uneasy basher experiences. On the first night one venturer was convinced a monkey was on his bed due to all the movement but it turned out to simply be an A-frame companion popping off to relieve himself at the long drop at 2 in the morning.

We formed an excellent relationship with the rangers, all special, different and lovely in their own way. We achieved what we went to do and more, and have made it possible for the rangers to access the forest more readily to improve the ability to defend against poaching and promote scientific studies of the immensely bio-diverse region.

Everyone agreed that all Alpha 4 Phase 1 venturers and project managers had an amazing time and made friends that will be life long in some cases. The digging and hours of pick-axing and heavy labour were worth it for all of us.