After nearly two weeks working in Piedras Blancas national park it seems that Delta 3 have a touch of jungle fever. Nature Valley Bars are now the coveted prize of the Raleigh Bush Tucker Trials, with two members eating a termite and a juicy worm [eurgh!].
So far we have cleared two kilometres of trail, shovelling and pick-axing to our heart's content. Yes, Delta 3 have turned into a lean, mean, jungle machine!
Evenings are spent playing footie with rangers, playing rounders in the rain, and even putting on a fashion show with the notorious socks and sandals! [eurgh!].
Despite mosquito bites and wasp stings galore, Delta 3 are still loving jungle life and working on the trail with their newly made friend Pipito (our mascot made of bamboo).
Chris Reynolds Delta3
ReplyDeleteHi Chris
Hope its going well and your enjoying it. Theres not many photos posted of your group but hopefully you will bring some back. We are looking forward to finding out your next task, which I guess will be Friday.
I went to Ping yesterday and sorted things out with Jonny today so will be well up for some golf now. Must say its quiet round here at present, and the fridge is looking healthy, but I'm sure you will sort that out.
All the best Dad x
Abigail Tyer Delta 3
ReplyDeleteAbi!
Great to see a picture of you on the blog, your looking well! not sure if those tent things are where u sleep...look comfy?!
Just been teaching all day in Dawlish, exhausting but good fun! Going out tonight for someones birthday so should be a good night! Hope you are having a great time!
missing you xxxxxxxxx
For Jay Lancaster-Delta 3
ReplyDeleteHi Jay,
Just seen another update from your group and a photo! Bet its been you who has had the most bites and stings! Keep using the repellant!!!
You must be getting fit with all that digging and playing football and rounders.
All well here, me and heath busy with rehearsals-Heaths show starts next week so we are not seeing much of each other.
Everyone keeps asking about you, but the weeks are flying and you will be back before you know it. Enjoy and send me some info as soon as you can. Miss you loads! Mum xxxx
Message for Sam Tate.
ReplyDeleteHi Sam
Just read your group's recent blog, good to see all's well. Saw a photo of Nicola, the trek looks pretty challenging - well you've got that to look forward to! Going out with Aunty Anne, Fran and Caroline for dinner tomorrow (no doubt to talk about you girlies the whole time).Looking forward to hearing from you upon your return to semi civilisation. Love Mum
PS. I now know it's you that eats all the chocolate biscuits as the home supplies are still in abundance since you've left. ha ha
Rose Ashbourn, Delta 4
ReplyDeleteHI there. I think that according to the blog you are likely to be at the end of your mountain work tomorrow, so I assume you will all be back at base for a couple of days and then off again. I have been around the country this week again, now (Thursday) back for the weekend. I had a Skype conversation with Bill, Julie and David G all in NZ on Wednesday, which was slighly crazy, as you can imagine. B&J are coming to visit in July probably on their way to Sweden, David G in September on his way to or from Italy, and Lorraine in July on her way to a clog dancing event (whatever next!).
It's Sarah's birthday on Sat so Dad and I will go and take her out for lunch probably on Sunday. It was Wig's birthday today. Too many birthdays!
Looking forward to the next blog picture of you!
Love Mum XX
To Alex Lingwood, Delta 3.
ReplyDeleteHey Alex. Things sound rather interesting out there. Bug eating, fashion shows and footie. Doesn't sound that bad... well the bug eating might be pushing it a bit but it sounds like you're enjoying yourselves, which is good to hear.
And 2 kilometres of cleared trail! That's amazing. I'm really proud of you.
Sent a couple of letters the other day. You're gunna have wuite a few to read when you get back to the main base (hopefully) though I doubt they'll take too long to read.
I miss you baby and I love you loads.
Rob xxxxxxxxxx
Dear Maryam!
ReplyDeleteSorry its ben so long!
You've been in our thoughts a lot!
Mum sends her love...
and so do i!
Much love x and hope you're enjoying yourself! x
hi sis
ReplyDeleteI took your terry's chocolate orange as it was only going to go off.
Love you lots Jimbo xxxx
Hannah Leach Alpha 5
ReplyDeleteRoo great photos and a very impressive project. Looking forward to seeing what comes next. Mm and I are in London and going shopping way hey! Great to see the blog now I want to hear all about it nd see the pics.
Besos Papi
Scott Baxter Delta 1
ReplyDeleteHi again -
Yes, we have been following the blog. Were anxious to know you all made it back to basecamp. Sounds so rewarding (and exhausting)!
Can't wait to hear more stories.
Love you lots and glad you are having this adventure.
Mom & Dad xxoo
For Jay Lancaster-Delta3
ReplyDeleteHello Jay!!
Just at Grandmas showing her how to send you a message. Grandma has just been to the Cornmill and seen Aidan who says hi!
She says when you get back she has some jobs lined up for you at her bungalow!! Also she has an England Ashes Winners mug waiting for you at her house!
Ive seen Jason and Siobhan today and as well as Jasons blog Auntie Siobhan sent you one so she was hoping you had received it. She is getting really fat now-only 5 weeks to go!
Heath is accumulating more cars as usual, so when you get back you might get to choose one (need to pass your test!!!)
Miss you and love you. Mum (and Grandma) xxx
Hey MARYAM ALMAGHRABI! (DELTA 3)
ReplyDeleteIts your sis here Habibah, writing on behalf of everyone!! I am not sure if you get this message but if you do we are wishing you have a great time and do your best to enjoy your time and make the most of every day, We are thinking of you and praying that your experience is a special and fulfilling one. WE LOOOVE YOOOUUU!!!!!!
FOR: MARYAM ALMAGHRABI (DELTA 3) costa rica
ReplyDeleteDear Maryamtu!!
This is mama, finally found the square to write in, Baba is asking everyday about you, he cant get round the idea that you or we cant phone, with all the technology we have today, you know what hes like with his many phones. We all miss you very much and pray that this is a enlightening experience to value the many blessings you have in your life. You remind me of when i was up in the mountains of spain for 2 years, its your turn now, enjoy the creepy crawlies :-D Is it frog season? Watch out not to squash them! (youll be fine, just close your eyes!). Lovely to see your photos on the website, you look like the group leader. For the last 3 weeks the only thing i could get on the web were your photos and now i finally found the box to actually WRITE something...me and computers! Alhamdulillah we are all fine and send you much LOVE AND MANY MANY HUGS!....AAAND KISSES xxxxxxXXXXXXXXxxxxxxXXXXXXXXxxxxxxx
Message for Sam Tate (was Delta 3).
ReplyDeleteHi Sam (Dad here!) - it all looks fantastic. Physical work, great people a valuable ecological contribution and .. beans & rice - nothing more you could ask for! We miss you - keep up the hard labour - its great for the soul (also building muscle tissue is good – it burns more energy than fat). You'll love your new room - ready for the new suntanned you!
PS When the panther was attacking the wild horses etc ect - this is why I suggested the Crocodile Dundee knife!! Anyway I just can't help myself when it comes to survival!
Love Dad (& Mum, Sarah, Olivia and The Dog)
xxxxx
hey oli
ReplyDeletehope your having an amazing time on your trek!!
but more importantly........WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!
A's all round!!!
cant wait to see u again!!
lots of love ed xxxx
Maryam Delta 3.
ReplyDeleteHey Maryam! It is 4.30pm and we are sitting looking at assignment logs and thinking of you. We hope you are having fun and not thinking about the UK!? Everything is ticking along here. Ann says Hi. Keep smiling and enjoy xxx
Hey scabs (abi),
ReplyDeletelooked through your photos-looks pretty cool out there, pretty jealous not going to lie. im hoping they are still giving you these blog thingys...
life in ex is pretty standard, found out i finish my exams on 18th of may though-result :) so i will have agess of literally doing nothing. not that i do a lot at the moment...currently have a grand total of 3 hours a week :)
actually in portugal at the moment, parents and grandparents came out so decided to join them. weather is a bit rubbish, rain etc but nice to actually see some sun. i have never been so pale-it's like immy standards no joke. hopefully summer will come to ex sooon and i will be as brown as you, minus the mosquito bites. break up for easter in a couple of weeks-will be weird without you and your house just being down the road! maybe i will just pop down and see dave anyway cause i know he will be missing me obviously haha.
anyway missing you looaaaadddsssss and cant wait till you are back in summer.
love hollyy xxxx
p.s we, as in our group, expect a group update soon please and thankyou :)
Julian Krantz. Delta 3
ReplyDeleteHey there! I look at the blog regularly but I also saw the photos one of your friends posted on Fbook. It looks like you are all having a blast! Although that snake seemed pretty sccry :) and I like the jungle gym that you told me about in your last email :p
Ive just gone back to France, staying here for 5 weeks. Im trying to figure out if I can come visit in Germany, I'll keep you posted on that one. I've got a lot of work so I'll be pretty busy the weeks to come.
That trek in Nicaragua seems like it is going to be amazing so make the most of it.
Au fait j'ai eu 83% dans ma présentation de mon business plan, thought I should tell you :)mais la finance ne s'est pas bien passée. Oh well!
Can't wait to hear more from you,
Have fun juli, Miss you
Chloe
Chris Reynolds Delta 3
ReplyDeleteWell Hello
Lean mean machines you may be but socks & sandals are not the future. The snake in the picture is the only thing i know with a tongue longer than yours. seriously looks like you are having a great time, bush tucker trials are comparible to some family BBQ's I guess (never quite sure what it is, but still lets try it).
Just take care and be good. Time is flying see you soon Love the Naden's x