It seems I spoke too soon about the rain yesterday as it’s done nothing much except pour down since about 2 o clock this morning. The community groups arrived back from the jungle this morning looking rather muddy. Despite that, it seemed they all enjoyed it, there was even cheering as they approached Fieldbase, but then perhaps that was because they were excited about the prospect of being clean again!
After cleaning up the kit and themselves, most of the day has been spent packing - there’s a lot of kit to fit into backpacks for the trekkers and on top of the buses that will take everyone to their project sites.
After everyone had been through their personal and group kit at least about five times, everyone got together on the terrace for the last time for three weeks for a delicious barbeque…
After everyone had completely stuffed themselves, we had a couple of speeches from Ross and Julian, and everyone gave a tremendous rendition of singing in the rain – quite fitting for the weather we’re having right now (still raining – a lot!). Followed by a slideshow of the best photos from the last four days… 
I’m deploying with Alpha one on the Corcovado Trek tomorrow for four days before heading down to visit Alpha nine in Conte Burika, so I’ll be out of touch for a while, but I’ll be leaving you in the capable hands of Libby, who is going to keep the blog updated while I’m away.
We might have a few less photos on some days as most of the project sites have no computer access and getting photos posted is reliant on the Fieldbase team visits. But rest assured, when we do get back with the photos there will be a lot to squeeze on here! We'll also be making sure that all the messages on the blog during phase are delivered over the radio or on the project visits, so do please keep all your wonderful messages coming! Right now, everyone is outside dancing their socks off to a huge sound system delivered this afternoon, celebrating what has truly been an amazing four days – if it’s been this good already, I think we can safely say that the next ten weeks are going to be absolutely incredible!
Good luck on your travels today, everyone. Tom, we are so glad to see your face amongst the 'Singing in the Rain' chorus photos: we were beginning to think you may have settled in Madrid. It sounds like an early start for you all today - we're confident that your famous bus-sleeping skills will be up to the challenge, Tom, and wish you all a safe and happy journey. It will be fascinating to see the countries from the road - drink it all in, and take lots of pics to show us.
ReplyDeleteTime to get Josie up for school. Dad's in London, and sends his love.
Love you lots.
Mum xxx
Hi Wills,
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good journey to Nicaragua, we know how much you enjoy a long bus ride!! Great photos of you all, hope alpha 8 have a wonderful time. All fine here, snow melting although more forecast for Friday! Tilly still loving the snow and naughty as ever!
Lots of love, M,D,H & T xxxx
kishan
ReplyDeleteenjoy!!!!!!!!!!
dad
Hi Hana,
ReplyDeleteThanks to however is working on this Blog. It's just great to keep in touch. Hayati, it's so nice to see you having great fun. We wish you all the success with your project. Take care and try to be in touch.You are missing the freeze in London. It's very cold here.Good luch Alpha 4.
Mum,Dad,Mo&Fafa xxxxx
Hi Adam
ReplyDeleteWe are following you on the blog, there are some good photos so far . Grandma says put your running shoes on if you see the Jaguar !
G G & S
Hi Mark,
ReplyDeleteJust to let you know I arrived back home safely after a good time seeing all our old friends and a positive lunch with Daddy who plans to send you a message!I am happy to be back and now able to follow you all each day.
Hope your backs holding up ok.Cant wait to talk to you.Love you loads MumXXX