Sunday, 20 February 2011

Delta 3 jungle camp rocks!

After an exhausting 8km trek through Piedras Blancas National Park we finally arrived at our jungle campsite. Construction of our jungle camp then began which now features an impressive jungle gym and other essential furniture. After a few broken bashas, one minor fire incident and being terrorised by wild horses, we finally settled into our new home. We have already stormed through a few kilometres of trail and shifted a couple of tonnes worth of mud and leaves.

We have been fortunate enough to share our jungle camp with wild horses, panthers, snakes, monkeys, beautiful butterflies, toucans and tarantulas not forgetting mosquitoes! We have even performed our first animal rescue after dramatically saving a baby bird. After long days at work building the trail and saving animals lives we relax by our stream playing games in the sunshine and rain.


Trekking to the jungle



The mighty jungle camp!


Exchanging Valentine's Day gifts!


Having a river bath

Building a jungle camp table





Starting work on the trail
Posted by Our mission at 12:14
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40 comments:

  1. Emily Tyer20 February 2011 at 12:41

    Abi Tyer Delta 3

    Abi,

    Just seen some great photos of your first week in the jungle on the blog! Looks hard work but good fun, not sure about the river bathing- great photo of you! Mum checked that you still have you earrings and your priceless watch! got james and polly coming for dinner tonight, going back to exeter tomorrow morn (mon) Went to truro today to see house again - looks ok so got to do furniture hunting now!

    hope your having a great time - looking forward to more blogs and photos!

    lots of love emily xxx

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  2. NR20 February 2011 at 14:40

    Rebecca Eno 11C Delta 3. Hola Guapa. How are you doing? Cold damp and grey here We hope you got Friday message! Fantastic news, we are all really pleased and hope you are too.Bob should let us know in 2 or 3 weeks where exactly you would be. Great to read about your project, we spotted you hard at work with a shovel or was it a rake. Where did the wellies come from? Nice to see that all those hours in the gym at Thames are proving useful. Missing you lots Parks, love Mmsy

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  3. Padre21 February 2011 at 00:58

    To Gemma Hall / Alpha 1

    Nearly two weeks already - life is less chaotic without you. Hope the trek is going well - this blog is a fantastic idea.
    Q and N both say yes, nothing from D yet.
    All send love - even Alex.
    Dad

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  4. Anonymous21 February 2011 at 05:17

    To Gemma Hall - Alpha 1
    Hey hey,
    Looks like your having an amazing time! Glad to see your safe and sound.
    Have a few little suprises for you when you get back as I didn't seen you for Valentines day and won't see you for your birthday!
    I've sent you a letter but not sure how long that will take to get to you.
    You'll never believe it but im going to dinner at your parents this week :-)
    Missing you so much!
    Take care, lots of love
    Tom xxxxx

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  5. Pili Tennant21 February 2011 at 05:24

    Message for Dawn Tennant
    Hope you are having a brilliant time.
    Go girl GO!!!
    Lots of love.
    Muchos besos xxx
    Mum

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  6. Lisa Egeler21 February 2011 at 05:46

    Emmmmy!!! hoe is het?? ke bent bijna weer even op aarde he?? hoe was het?? Misss je meisiee peisiee
    hoop wel dat je al me berichties heb gekregenn!! trouwens jouw strijkijzertje doet echt wonderen!!! Mis je liefieeee laat van je horen als je dat kan! ik hou lekker het blog in de gatenn! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  7. Caroline Tyer21 February 2011 at 09:41

    For Abigail Tyer Delta3
    Hi Abi So good to see you in photos - lots!We have been waiting to get the up date on your group -you seem busy - quite hard work I guess. How long does it take for you to get these messages - just when they visit you?Went to Totnes on Sat and made a start on your suitcase collection - found a great shop - definitely worth another visit. Really wet here today - going to send Immy and Jess to a film later. Hope you ok lots of love Mum xxxxxxxx

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  8. Anonymous21 February 2011 at 10:04

    From Hawwa and familia to Maryam Delta 3!!

    Dear Maryam!

    I hope the jungle is treating you well! i have seen some photos of you hiding behind everyone!!

    Sending all our love.. especially from mum.

    P.s. am applying for raliegh this summer too ! x much love x

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  9. Anonymous21 February 2011 at 13:49

    Message for Sam Tate Delta 3
    Hi Sam
    Still very excited by this whole technology blog photo/video thing - how great to be able to "keep an eye on you" - so different from my day when no one knew where on earth you were or what you were doing. Hope you're coping okay with the manual work and no meat. Love Mum (not Dad because he isn't as impressed with the technology as me so he can send a separate comment).

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  10. Niel Lingwood21 February 2011 at 13:56

    Alex Delta 3: just getting the hang of blogging are you getting the hang of Spiders? Arnie is fine now. We are all missing you and it s only been 2 weeks enjoy every minute they seem to be flying.
    Dadxxxxxxxxxx

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  11. Anonymous21 February 2011 at 14:52

    For Jessica Bridge-Dunk. Delta 6
    Hi Bunny,have not posted any messages for the last couple of days because we have been away to Northumberland.
    Hope that the lack of photographs of Delta 6 does not mean that it is best that friends and relatives are not exposed to what you are up to !
    We are still missing you and are really looking forward to hearing your news.
    We had snow at the weekend and Dad kept checking to see what the temp was where you are.It is hard to imagine that you will be so warm....
    I have got the week off so will make sure that I write you a long letter.It is a shame that we can not send parcels as it would be lovely to send some tasty treats.Let me know if it is possible to put tiny things in an envelope with a letter.
    Sending you lots of love and kisses, your Mummy x x x

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  12. Anonymous21 February 2011 at 16:25

    Please pass message to Max Chalong Alpha 2

    Hi Maxi
    Been following you on the blogs, they're brilliant. Hope you're impressed with your technophobic mum!! Miss you loads. Dad's birthday was very quiet with you and Ally away from home.
    Now the most important news for you: West Ham 3, West Brom 3. West Ham 5, Burnley 1. They will play Stoke in next round. Hope you're keeping well and the weather's improved. We're all really proud of you and love you tons. Mum, Dad, Ally and Gran XXXXXXXX

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  13. Anonymous21 February 2011 at 16:50

    For Clemmie Anderson (Alpha 2). Darling Clemmie, just got your fantastic email; definitely up to Emma's standard! As for the trek, words fail us...! Sounds like you're in a great group and can't wait for the next update. We're following the Blog daily and have loved the photos. Hope this reaches you at the next food drop. How big are the spiders exactly?! Lots of love M, D & F

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  14. Sinead Parkin21 February 2011 at 17:07

    To Jay Lancaster-Delta 3

    Hi Jay! Just seen some brilliant photos of you trekking and setting up camp. Theres a good one of the group with that snake!! How are you coping with all those wild horses, monkeys, snakes etc!!
    You look like youre enjoying it and cant wait to see more.
    Football update for you-Notts County lost 5-0 to Man City but apparently Notts played really well!!
    Lots & lots of love Mum xxx

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  15. Pilar21 February 2011 at 23:24

    Hello!!! Andrés!!! Torcido!!! my BFF, PFFF. Que tuannis que está disfrutando esto al máximo! le mando un abrazo a la distancia, lo quiero montones!Buena Vibra:) Pili

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  16. Peter22 February 2011 at 03:39

    Hannah Leach Alpha 5
    Roo - trust you are in the thick of it - just waiting for the Alpha 5 feature on the Blog as they haven't got to you guys and gals yet.
    Mum arrived back last night followed three hours later by Mandy for a week of the men's tennis and girly things like pedicures and shopping. False fire alarm in the office yesterday - walked down 17 floors and then back up because the lifts failed! Sore legs today.
    Besos Papi

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  17. Anonymous22 February 2011 at 04:40

    For Jessica Bridge-Dunk
    Hi Bunny,
    Just busy at home but stopped for a minute to send you some love via the blog !
    Your Mummy x x x x x x

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  18. Anonymous22 February 2011 at 11:08

    For Maryam Delta 3

    Hi almaghrabi. First off, I'm not sure what I love more, the wellies or the hat.

    Seems a bit strange to be seeing candid photos of you in your central american habitat, feels a bit like spying but I will persist.

    How's the bean diet going? I had some chickpeas the other day and thought of you.

    Ireland was bien, no drama de familia which was good/lucky. We didn't have any cd's in the car so me and catherine took it in turns to serenade dad with songs from a woman's heart (I put that on your mp3 player, hope it didn't get cut, its the best album ever).

    In other news, as she's unlikely to post on here herself, Tulay got that job! We had a delightful turkish dinner on valentines day, five girls surrounded by couples, I focused on the aubergine stew and tried not to cry. Your necklace looks well good, what did you make? also, nice to see you at the front of the crew in the first photo, glad you've found your inner hiker.

    I hope this communication becomes two way soon, a letter/email/pigeon carried note will suffice, get on it.

    also, HAHAHAHAHAHAHA about the snake, did you faint?????

    WUV WOO. xxxx

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  19. Anonymous22 February 2011 at 13:16

    For Abigail Tyer - Delta 3
    Heey Abi,
    Just packed for skiing it will be funny without you..I will be the fastest down the slopes now!
    Long journey home from Devon, mum forgot to stop at the garage to pick dad up! He was not amused..!
    Jess and i went to see a film at the Flavel while the others went to the bar in Browns!
    Murphy still very sopy and small much nicer than Milton! Meg is as nutty as ever
    Snow does not look too good but sure we will manage!
    Missing you
    Lots of Love
    Immy
    xxxxxxxx

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  20. Anonymous22 February 2011 at 21:04

    From: Bruce Solano Muñoz
    To: Vanessa Paulina, Larry Castillo, Adriana Chavarria - Delta 3
    Hola chicos!!! se ve que les esta yendo muy chiva!! Sigan disfrutando bastante!!

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  21. Anonymous23 February 2011 at 07:09

    COPA DEL REY Chris Reynolds!!

    hows it going mate? looks like your getting into allsorts of cool things, Catching snakes is a bit too wild for me though :)

    These sunday mornings are killing me haha, hope your having a great time pal, keep the pictures coming.

    Enjoy yourself fella

    JP, Prophet and Scott

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  22. Anonymous23 February 2011 at 11:30

    To Julian Krantz
    Delta 3

    Hallo Julian,
    wir schauen täglich in euren Blog und freuen uns über alle Berichte und Fotos. Das ist ja Abenteuer pur! Spätestens bei den "Tarantulas" wäre ich abgereist! Hoffentlich hast du viel Spaß neben und bei der Arbeit und bleibst gesund und munter. Wir vermissen dich sehr.
    Bises Mami

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  23. Unknown24 February 2011 at 06:49

    For Abigail Tyer - Delta 3
    Your incredibly awesome friend here...photos look pretty awesome. Made me laugh thinking of you walking doe style...in a pretty special way to put it nicely-meg learnt well from you!
    We beat loughborough yesterday, 11-10.wooooooo into the semi finals :)
    it's actually sunny here for once, spring is definitely coming-about bloody time. i've decided to grow sunflowers in my room-this is how exciting my life has become.
    can you also hurry up and get internet and email us cause people are having withdrawals symptoms-there has been a recent obsession with going through old albums and re-tagging everyone. oh yeah tagged my dad in 'lads on tour'-he loved it, went through the whole album and saw ALL the photos haha. his favourite was our one with the police, he was so proud of our photo taking that night!
    i have actually written you a letter and i will get round to sending it sooon, everytime i go to town i forget it-was tempted just to cover whole front of it with stamps in true holly style but then realised i didnt have enough-sadtimes.
    anyway you better get this message seeing as ive spent last 5 mins writing it.
    hope you are still getting bitten and are burnt.
    :)
    lovvee youuu
    Hollly xxxx

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  24. Anonymous24 February 2011 at 09:12

    To: Annelotte Jens
    D1

    heeeyy AJ, I know you can't answer so there is really no point in me asking how you are or whats upp, dus ik ga maar wel praten over mijn leven haha, ik heb net een bed gekocht, heb 4 uur het met pap in elkaar gezet, it was hell! Maar ik heb hem nu wel uiteindelijk en hij is nicer dan jouw bed! Hij kan zelfs omhoog enzo weetjewel! Anywayyss I miss youuu and go get them tiger! rawrrr!
    xxxxxx loveyou

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  25. Alison Kretowicz24 February 2011 at 09:35

    For Alex Kretowicz
    Delta 6

    Hi darling,
    Hope all's going well - I'm still waiting for some news about Delta 6 to find out how you're getting on! Just thought I'd let you know in case you heard about the earthquake in New Zealand that Emily missed it by a couple of days as she had just left Christchurch and gone to the North Island - that was a great relief to me as you can imagine! Looking forward to hearing how my other traveller is getting on. Loads of love Mum xxxx

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  26. Anonymous24 February 2011 at 10:53

    For Olivia Christie, Delta 3
    Hi Ol,We loved seeing the pictures as missing any contact. Hope its as fun as it looks! It all sounds amazing, although not sure about all the wild life! Did you manage to tame the wild horses. Bathtime looked fun. We are having fun skiing although white out today and I feel like I cracked a rib after falling down a mountain! News from James is good so far... the training is going well.Ed and Toby are having fun on the prowl together.Looking forward to more pictures and news and hope we can email or speak at some point. Loads and loads of Love from Mum, Dad and Edxxxxxx

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  27. sam lamming25 February 2011 at 12:57

    to sarah lamming delta5

    hi sarah, still waiting for an update from your group! we haven't seen anything since we found out which group you are in. hope you are well and having a great time. no doubt you are working hard and playing just as hard!! pickles and i sent you a letter last week. don't know how long it will be before you get them. i will try and write again soon. sending a huge hug and lots of love, mum xxxxxxx

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  28. Anonymous25 February 2011 at 16:20

    For JoJo Huddie, Delta 1

    Hi Darling. Saw your cousins yesterday and they all said to send their love. Saw Dad too, he did brilliantly. Letter in the post to you. Hope you're having a whale of a time - fun and adventure.... love you so so much.
    Mum xxxxxxxxxxxx

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  29. Anonymous26 February 2011 at 05:55

    to maryam almaghrabi delta 3. from eddie

    hey bu! i hope you are having a good time and not getting eaten alive by the mozzies! the photos look great babe. your so lucky, make the most of it my love!!

    i`v been having spanish lessons with paola carls mrs its going well also been going swimming on the way back from theres. they only live 5mins from the flat so i cant get lost lol.

    you must be getting really fit with all that walking and hard graft, make sure you keep hydrated and your sun hat on lol i sound like an old biddy haha.
    im back at wool and bov its not too bad just getin on with it. send me a letter when you get a chance dearest cos i lost the postal adress for where you are dough!
    LOVE YOU 4MUCH XXX

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  30. Nathalie26 February 2011 at 10:06

    To Samantha Tate
    Delta 3

    Heyy Sammmm..

    looks AMAZING.. utterly jealous of you! Hope you are having a fab time.. hows it all going? you better be sending out a mass email on all the latest antics you have been getting up too! I want to hear all about it..
    I am currently studying my arse off to pass my year .. boring!! however, off to Florida in just over a month, so it's not all too bad..
    When you see Nicola tell her I say Hi, and hope she's enjoying herself!!
    Hope you're not too burnt or bitten to death with mosquitos..
    Hopefully hear from you sooonnnn...
    Love from Nathalie :) xxx

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  31. Anonymous26 February 2011 at 13:02

    For Max Chalong - Alpha 2

    Hi Max,
    Miss you madly, life's just not the same without you. Meerkats going well.
    Hope you're not getting blisters or bites!!
    Liverpool was great.
    Love you all the world. M.Gran
    xxxxxxxx

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  32. Anny27 February 2011 at 13:22

    to: Ignacio Camacho
    Delta5
    From: Anny
    Nacho, creo que le hemos estado enviando los mensajes equivocadamente a Alfa 5 en vez de a Delta 5.

    Lo que queremos que sepa es que lo queremos mucho y esperamos que se esté diviertiendo mucho y que las lecciones para la vida de esta maravillosa experiencia, las sepa atesorar en su corazón y que le duren para siempre.
    Acá todo normal, se les extraña mucho a los dos.
    Todos los días los recordamos y le pedimos a Dios que todo les vaya bien y que disfruten al máximo cada día.

    Abrazos

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  33. Jamie G27 February 2011 at 15:41

    Lara Frankel - Delta 5 - Potosi

    Lala

    I have just seen a photo of you when Bravo 1 came to visit - you look so gorgeous!

    I am back in Granada and start school again tomorrow. I have been pretty close to you over the last few days, having travelled to Matagalpa, Esteli, Somoto Canyon (cool) & Leon. But I am happy to be back in Granada.

    I hope you are having a wonderful time in Potosi. I´m so proud of you. Missing you lots. Big love Jxx

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  34. Andrew Christie28 February 2011 at 13:05

    For Olivia C Delta 3

    hi Oli

    All safely home. we missed you in the mountains. there were some cool bars you would have liked.

    Looking forward to your next news post and hearing from you when you get back to civilisation.

    Loads of Love

    Dad xxx

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  35. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 13:30

    for maryam almaghrabi delta 3.

    hi gorjus! hope all is well darling.
    camp bestival line up looks really good so as soon as its possible have a look and let me know if you would like to go? then i can book them for us.
    let me know if you want me to send a parcel if theres anything u want or need. love and salams eddie xxx

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  36. Anonymous4 March 2011 at 08:30

    To Samantha Tate
    Delta 3

    Hey Sam,

    Just been having a look at all the photos, and reading what you have been up to, sounds awesome!! Hope your having loads of fun out there, missing you lots.

    Can't wait to hear from you.

    Keep enjoying yourself :)

    Lots of Love Helen xxx

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  37. Nan5 March 2011 at 01:56

    Nana, Tuti, Mau! éxitos! :D

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  38. Annabawiyya5 March 2011 at 12:06

    message to maryam, delta 3... sending all the love in the world from all the family! mum says you're in her thoughts and in her prayers!

    sending you all my love
    hawwa xx

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  39. Anonymous21 March 2011 at 19:41

    Mauricio Otarola:

    Mamiiiishoooo vuelve a mis brazos bebe te extraño jajaja espero que td este acachet mi herma!:) quiero que vuelva para ver su barba de naufrago y sentir tus musculosos brazos jajaja no no jamie espero que todo este chivisima y que amarre algo bueno!no me defraude...te amo idiot me hace mucha falta! atentamente: Dani ced:115540325 JAJAJAJAJAJA!
    --------------------
    "MuMMYpS! hulupppsssss!!! bebe que supernaturalidad que estes muy bien!!! (gracias por llamar solo a dana paola). Quiero que vea cosas biologicas chivisimas y que sea un super fuerte aventurero y que disfrute como nunca en la vida! cuidece muchiiisisisisissimo, puede tener un poco de aventuras amorosas pero no serias. Siga creciendo y disfrutando! ti amupsips! andre:)

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  40. jennifer o'brien and veronica dunk29 March 2011 at 08:07

    For Jessica bridge Dunk. Hello Jessica. Auntie J here! I have grandma with me. We have been out for lunch. We should have been out for tea with your mum but she has nasty flu so we have had to come out without her and leave her at home coughing the poor thing! Just been and got the boys some easter eggs from grandma but she didn't seem to be getting you anything!!!! Sorry!!!! Out of sight out of mind obviously! I'll just ask her if she is planning to fly over with a nice big thorntons one for you! Do you think the easter bunny will get to you. I hope so. not much news although I am getting a new bike tomorrow after thinking about getting one for about ten years. Right I will let grandma write you a quick message now! Oh she wants me to type it - what does she think I am - her PA!! Cheeky thing. She says she is missing you ( but not enough to buy you an easter egg!!- that was my comment not hers!). Oh wait a minute she says she will take you to betty's for your tea when you get back instead! They might still have that massive egg left that is always in the window if you get back soon! Oh hold on it's grandma again "Take care and lots of love" Thats it - I think she thinks it's like when you used to send a telegram and she is paying by the word! Happy trekking! x x x x x x

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