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The trek and environmental groups spent the night in the jungle last night.
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There was a lot of singing and everyone was getting into the spirit of learning new languages, including learning to count in not only Spanish and English, but also Cantonese and Gujarati.This afternoon they have all been into Turrialba for their final internet access before they deploy on Wednesday – so hopefully you will now all have got emails from everyone telling you all the exciting things they’ve been up to.
The Community groups were still at Fieldbase last night, after spending most of the day in the classroom, and spent the evening playing the Turrialba version of the Crystal Maze including such games as Fire Swamp, Poison Bomb Disposal and Ancient Pot Shuffle…
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They all left for Jungle Camp this morning and as I understand it have all built some great-looking camps, cooked dinner and are just settling in for the night. Fortunately the rain has held off!
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We’ve also had our photographer and now resident hairdresser Laura set up a mini salon on the terrace and all the boys wanted to show off their new haircuts, so here they all are looking lovely….JPG)
Tomorrow everyone will be back at Fieldbase to pack for deployment early on Wednesday morning. I can’t believe that the projects are starting so soon!
Just one more thing I wanted to add – thank you so much to everyone who has left messages on here – I can’t tell you how amazing it is to see so many. We printed them all out and put them upon the noticeboard for everyone to read and there was almost a stampede as everyone rushed to see them. Please please keep them coming, it really means so much to all of us, as you can see….JPG)
Dear Bliss
ReplyDeleteMade my day to hear your voice today. Please,please let me know know it goes at the hospital. We will all be thinking of you and I hope it goes well and heals quickly so you can go into the jungle. You are being so brave darling. Say a big thank you to all the medics who have been taking care of you-means so much!
Wish I could be there with you but you are always in my thoughts. Take care darling-love you lots and miss you loads.Amber sends her love and will write to you soon.
Love ya!
Mum&dad&amber
Great photos Laura, as always! Loved the haircuts you did! Enjoy your trek. Looking forward to seeing the photos of you guys hoofing through the mighty boosh! Kim x
ReplyDeleteHi, thanks for the superblog. Well done. One small request: could you please be more specific on your schedules since we are all so keen to share with every event of yours. For example, we are confused with "this morning,they left for the jungle camp," and "this afternoon, they went to the town for internet" and "they will be back to the fieldbase tomorrow morning"... Also, what should we put it on the URL if we don't want to use Anonymous all the time? A mother
ReplyDeleteHi Julie,
ReplyDeleteLeuk al die foto's. En super dat je naar Nicaragua gaat. Ik sprak gisteren de moeder van Bruno, ze heet Astrid en heeft samen met mij gestudeerd in Delft, zijn vader Wolter ook!
Have a lots of fun, en zo te zien op de foto lukt dat aardig. Kus Pap
HI OLIVIA
ReplyDeleteEVERYONE OUT TOBOGGANING YESTERDAY WANTED TO KNOW WHERE YOU WERE! SCHOOL CANCELLED FOR THE SECOND DAY - ITS TRUE. THINKING OF YOU ALL THE TIME AND HOPING YOU ARE HAVING FUN. MUCH LOVE FROM ALL OF US
MUM, DAD AND ED
Isn't this incredible? You're jungle camping and I'm watching snow melting to brown slush... I've just stopped work to have my lunchtime cup of tea, so I'm spending 5 minutes with you guys in spirit. You must be so excited about setting off for Nicaragua, and you boys all look so gorgeous with your new haircuts.
ReplyDeleteTom, we're all thinking about you and hoping that you're having a wonderful time. Enjoy the welcome of your Nicaraguan family, and send love from their newly-adopted Northumbrian relatives! You will learn so much from them; I'm sure your group will build them a fantastic resource in return.
Looking forward to news from alpha eight soon. Look after each other and have a good trip. xxxx Tom's Mum
Hola Bart van Alpha 5, goede berichten en mooie foto's van je! Je staat er mooi bij in je tropen-outfit en tussen nieuwe maten! Wat een onverwachts genoegen deze weblog met zoveel foto's. Weet niet of je vrienden je daarop zullen berichten, die zijn nu zo aan je eigen weblog gewend. Heb wel Lennard gemailed, hij stuurt door. Sterkte in de bush!! Het thuisfront
ReplyDeleteHi everyone. Thanks again for all the lovely messages on here. I just wanted to clarify
ReplyDeletea couple of things so hopefully it will make the blog easier to use for everyone.
With the timings of what everyone is doing, we do try to be as specific as possible, but with seven different Alpha groups, they all tend to leave and arrive at different times, and not always when we expect, so it can be difficult for us to be any more specific than a morning or afternoon. We will try our best though to make it easier for you to keep track.
When leaving a message on here, we have re-written the guidelines to hopefully make it a bit clearer. When saying who the message is from you can write whatever name you like, so it could be from the Jones Family, Julie's Mum, or just your name, whatever you like really as long as your son/daughter will know it's for them and from you.
I hope that helps, but if you have any more queries please shout!
Amy
Hello Kishan,
ReplyDeleteenjoy your wonderful trek, sounds exciting. We've been looking at your photos on the blog, great to see. It's an excellent way of keeping track of your progress.
Take care,
love, Mum, Dad & Sami
Hi Calum,
ReplyDeleteWe are liking the new haircut! Our thoughts and love are with you!!
The Fern Hill Mafia xx
Hi Charlotte,
ReplyDeleteI've posted a comment on the Alpha 7 blog but wasn't sure it got through so will post one here as well. Hope the training was fun and will be thinking of you over the next few days as you trek to your project. Loved the photos - keep them coming. Miranda has had two days off school because of the snow so lots of toboganning and watching TV - lucky girl. Anna and Ben had to sit it out at school but have also reported mega snowball fights - must all feel very distant to you. Have fun - we'll try and write to you - miss you loads, love mum, dad and miranda xxx
Laura, Mum wants to know where you learnt to cut hair like that! The mut has been out eating snow, that dog is a mad as ever. We are enjoying your photos on the blog and are looking forward to the trek pix. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteLove Mum and Dad x
Hi Kishan
ReplyDeleteThis is the Vickers' Family here. We were expecting to look at the blog and see you a bit scared at least, sleeping in the jungle and all........ looking forward to seeing you and hearing ALL about your adventures. Have lots of fun and look after yourself.
LoL Louis, Elliot, Jackie and Andy (Liam has left us, he's gone to Uni or somewhere so will write separately!) xx
Hi Brini
ReplyDeleteHave just looked at your photos gosh you guys are having so much fun while I have been stuck at home for two days due to the heavy snow. Ambassador
just phoned he is with Dad to wish you best of luck. once Dad is back I am sure he will use this wonderful blog. Have fun with your new
Nicaraguan Family lots of love and Kisses Mum
Dear Isaac,
ReplyDeleteGood luck in Nicaragua!
We are all thinking of you and following the blog with pleasure. Make sure you get in front of the camera!
Lol
Mum, Dad and Jael
Calum - What a tonic to get all the exciting news about you and your fellow-travellers in a far-off land - beats the BBC news anytime! It's so up-beat, we can feel the energy in snow-bound Devon. Savour every moment and prepare for the inevitable 'interrogation' when we meet up again. LOL from the Totnes Two.
ReplyDeleteHiRosie
ReplyDeletehope that things are going well and that you are not missing your home comforts....actually doesnt seem that you are....it looks as though you are all having an amazing time out there. We are missing you loads especially Barney and Zak and of course me have fun and enjoy yourself lots of love mum
Hi Vee - hope you pick this up before leaving for Conte Burika. We found CB on Google Earth so make sure everyone waves when you get there!Hope all is well and no blisters. Thinking of you lots. Phoebs missing you loads and Lulu sends a big slurp. LOL Mum, Dad, Phoebs and Harri (still snowed in at home)
ReplyDeleteJames (bader), I JUST missed your call - even went to answer it and you went. PLEASE call me again...I am not going to be able to sleep now - really want to be able to speak back. denver xx
ReplyDeleteverity jane :)
ReplyDeletelooks like you're already having an amazing time! I'm getting really nervous about leaving now just 2 days to go now i know how you felt last week..i hope everything goes really well and i'll try and write you a letter from the jungle but if not ill see you in oz my friend!
love you miss you
chazz
xxxxx
hello Sam
ReplyDeleteThe girls are going well in "Oliver" but they're adament that you would have made the best Bill Sykes.We are ok and love reading the blog.
It's not about Raleigh International , Wilson.It's about your attitude, your shoddy attitude, to fire safety.........
Love Dad and Jaaaayne( Mum)
Hi Calum
ReplyDeleteLiking the haircut! You look like your having a great time and we are all feeling really jealous! Its great being able to see what we're missing!!Take care of yourself.
The Oliversxx
Hey Harm (alpha 2), vervelend man die val en dat je niet mee kan op de trek. Gelukkig niets gebroken op de Xray hoorden wij van je moeder. Hoop dat je het een beetje uithoudt in the field camp - in de sneeuw!! Weten zeker dat het nog een gouden tijd gaat worden. Take care, be good. Remco & Hans
ReplyDeletehi george,i see your not doing so great with the sun tan , never mind pink is this years brown. x
ReplyDeleteHey Georgie (Alpha 4)
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great time and the mossie's haven't taken you down to the river to eat you?
Dad and I here in zermatt..snowing nonstop. Avalanche risk on high alert...hear that its similar in costa rica base camp..unbelievable. We love you. Mum
Hi Mark (alpha9)Not seen any of my messages yet, the one rich sent may have gone astray as it wasnt sent to alpa 9.Saw Daniella today she says hi.Hope all is going well thinking of you talking to Dianne later.
ReplyDeleteMiss you lol Mum xx
Hi Mark hope you are having fun, and your backs holding up? Naiomi called from Tokyo last night she is coming in April.Daniella and kettal are off to Andorra skiing for the w/end.
ReplyDeleteSunny but cold going to check out the movies later.
Thinking of you.Miss you lots,
Happy Valentines wonder if you have got any post?
Miss you and love you loads,
Mummyxxx
Mum xxx