X-ray 3: goodbye jungle, hello beach!

With the Mirador and garden finished and the path completed and signposted, the venturers spent a dazzling night under the twinkling stars. The rangers thanked us for our hard work by hosting a pork and chilli night. Hats off to the guys who ate the spiciest chillies in the jar-especially Rich who didn’t wince one bit!

Then it was time to say a sad goodbye to the jungle camp that has been our home for the past 3 weeks. We were especially sad to say goodbye to the river, as our daily baths there were the highlight of our day during the phase.

The last two days were spent at another ranger station on a fantastic turtle beach. We were even lucky enough to liberate 103 baby turtles and rescue one nest. Some of us even stumbled across some giant crocodiles on a late night walk along the beach.

We had a brilliant farewell meal in the local town of Jaco- a surfer’s paradise and tourist trap. We also celebrated the 20th birthday of Gabo with icecreams and cake.

Everyone had an amazing time on our phase, the lowest score out of 10 was 9. Woohoo X-ray 3 –bring on the final phase!!!

Ailsa, Dani and Sam working on the Raleigh garden

Dani, Matt and Rich put the finishing touches onto the sign

The group on their finished path

Oliver, Matt and Ian relaxing in the river

The group enjoying their daily bath

Sam celebrating her first class degree (mentioned in an earlier blog!)

A change from pork and beans

Having fun on the beach in Jaco

An eight-armed Matt

The birthday boy