Wednesday, 30 January 2013

And so it begins... 13A here we go!

Today is Day 1 of Venturer Induction and we are incredibly excited that 119 Venturer volunteers aged 17 to 24 have arrived at Raleigh International's Costa Rica & Nicaragua Fieldbase in Turrialba, about 2 hours east of the capital San Jose. 

Expedition 13A has begun and we have welcomed individuals who are dedicating themselves to working with people from around the world, inspiring, developing and challenging themselves; working in partnership, learning to build sustainable communities and conserve the environment. 

 Firstly last night saw a cooking competition between the HCVs and the PMs at Fieldbase, amazing teams making empanadas:



Judges, taking their jobs very seriously

And so to Day 1 of induction - lots more pictures to come, but it has been a crazy busy day for our Fieldbase team here as i'm sure you can imagine. Today has been a round robin of admin, ID shots, swimming assessments, moving into the new 'hotels and resorts' (more explanation to come in next the few days!) but everyone is happy and an incredible group of young people have taken today in their stride, even though they were exhausted and jet-lagged. The Venturers have thrown themselves wholeheartedly into the beginning of their expedition.










More to come soon, we have got an amazing video of everyone going up tomorrow, so stay tuned...
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38 comments:

  1. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 01:37

    For Sarah Tilley,
    Hola! Que tal? Trust you to get a mugshot on the Raleigh blog on the first day. Honestly some people will do anything to get noticed! Glad to know you arrived ok and you look like you are all settling in well. I have to go to work now and I want to make sure this sends so will write a longer one later. Have lots of fun.
    Love Mum and Dad and Mickey if he weren't too busy chewing his treat

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  2. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 03:58

    Message for Mary McSporran
    Your PGCE application is with University of Cumbria!
    Enjoy the sun, still cold here, really looking forward to seeing what you will be doing.
    Lots of love Mum & Dad xx

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  3. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 04:39

    For Olly Walrond, 13A. Hi Ol,, all well here - I'm fine now - forgot to thank you for looking after me, you were wonderful. Seen some pictures on blog, but not you (although Dad thinks he's seen you). Have fun. Love from us all Mum, Dad, Eric and Clem (still frog gobbling).

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  4. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 07:02

    For Alexander Buehrich 13A Como te va querido? Estoy en Hamburgo de vuelta y vi la foto tuya en el blog - suerte! Abrazo Stephan

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  5. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 07:09

    For Katy Johnson
    Hi Kates! Awesome pix - lookin' good after your epic journey. Hoping to see a bit more of a tan next time! How was the cooking challenge? - with all your experience bet you did well ;) Cal texted - you spoke! He knows about the blog. Love and best from all. See you on blog soon - have fun!
    M & D xx

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  6. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 07:20

    HI Jess Adsett .We have just seen the side of your head on the photos. Have a great time, make some fab friendships and enjoy yourself.
    Love Nannie and Grandy

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  7. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 08:27

    Message for Fay Koster:

    Ha lieverd, wat leuk om je nu al op de foto's te zien! En je ziet er niet eens geradbraakt uit na zo'n lange reis :-) Het ziet er heel gezellig uit, ben benieuwd of je in een leuke groep komt en wat jullie als eerste gaan doen.... Geniet ervan! xoxo mama

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  8. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 09:57

    Hoooiiii Merle, zo leuk je al direct 2 keer op de foto te zien!!! Blijf je volgen !! Voor deze keer hugggsz Alice

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  9. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 10:11

    Hi Jess Adsett
    Looks like Nannie and Grandy have commented on their first ever blog! Glad that you are safe and well and we send all our love and kisses to you. Henry is scratching around and has had a few bright nights but he's ok. The three of us are all good. We raised £450 for The Gambia last night which was a fantastic effort- not bad for 2 hours work. Matt sends his love- he got a first for his module!! Remembered you're loved. Mum xx

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  10. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 10:35

    Para Jeannina, hola mi amor saliste muy linda en la foto te quiero mucho, mami

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  11. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 10:45

    Message for Merle Boontje
    Ha Merlemeis! Wat leuk om je op de foto's te zien! Ziet er gezellig uit daar en wat een hoop mensen! Hou je haaks, veel liefs papa

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  12. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 10:49

    Message for Merle Boontje

    HA MERLE, IK WENS JE EEN FANTASTIESE REIS EN TIJD NAAR JE NIEUWE VERWEG LAND. NETTIE

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  13. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 11:00

    Message for Merle Boontje,
    Ha lieverd, ik heb al een aantal berichten gestuurd maar ik denk nu niet helemaal op de juiste manier.
    Alice belde net of ik je op de foto had gezien. Het lukte haar ook niet en vraagt me je heel veel groeten te doen.
    Dag meis

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  14. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 11:11

    Message for Merle Boontje


    HOOOOOIIIII Merle, wat geweldig leuk je al 2 maal op de foto te zien. Blijf je volgen hoor. Groetjes en hugggszz Alice

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  15. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 11:40

    Hi Rachel Holey (13A)
    Glad you arrived safely as evidenced by your picture on the blog!
    Have a great time and we'll be looking regularly to see wht you are doing!
    Enjoy yourself, love M&D xxxx

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  16. Nancy Minshull-Beech31 January 2013 at 13:42

    To Matt Heathcote 13A Costa Rica
    Hi Matt. Glad to see you at least made it for the first meal in Camp. I hope that your host family is fun and that the weather is good and the insects stay away. It looks like it will be fantastic fun, with some great people.
    Much love and enjoy your time there.
    Nancy

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  17. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 14:11

    Boodschap voor Florine Bottema
    Hi lieverdje, super fijn dat je al zo gezellig tussen de andere ventures een plaatsje gevonden hebt! Wat een waanzinnig avontuur ga je tegemoet. Geniet er maar van! We zijn reuze benieuwd met welke 'klus' je gaat beginnen. Alvast heel veel plezier & sterkte! Dikke kus Stijn, Derk, opa, oma, pap & mam !!
    Xxxxx

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  18. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 16:17

    For Elle Shilton

    Hi Belle, my first ever blog so hope it gets to you! Glad you arrived safe and sound and that day 1 has been fun so far. Just seen you right in the corner of one of the Blog photos; made me smile to see you living your dream...miss you and love you loads..look forward to reading all about your adventures. Love mum & Lydia xx

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  19. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 16:34

    Message for James Anthoney
    hi James
    Spotted you despite the slightly blurred photo !
    Your flight changes are in progress . Ben has turned your room into a gym and insists on wearing that vest and cap around the house !
    Love ya M&D
    PS Lexi taken a shine to your deck shoes...

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  20. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 19:56

    Para Adriana Gonzalez HCV
    Mae adrii! Que lindo es verte ahi! sonriendo siempre! esta es una muy buena experiencia! Y se que te va encantar! Desde nicaragu estoy viendo las actualizaciones! Arribaaa Adrii! Con todos los animooos! Te mando un besote desde nicaragua!
    Atte William de Joseling ;)

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  21. Unknown31 January 2013 at 23:04

    Message for Jeannina Barrientos

    Hola Nina, espero estes disfrutando mucho. Hoy deseaba encaramarme nuevamente al techo pero no para apreciar chepe, sino para ver si podia desde acá ver el girasol tuyo. El caracol pasa siempre a mi lado. Sofi y yo te queremos mucho!!!

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  22. Anonymous1 February 2013 at 08:13

    For Freddie Brock, Great to see your mugshot on the blog. Sorry to hear about the long journey out there but hope you've caught up with everything. It all looks fantastic in the photos. Missing you loads , especially when the coal bucket needs filling! Lots of love, Mum, Dad and Alice.

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  23. Anonymous1 February 2013 at 08:21

    13a Florine Bottema
    He lieverdje, wat ziet het er gezellig en wat fijn om zo snel al je koppie weer te zien! Geniet van dit waanzinnige avontuur, take care & we volgen je waar mogelijk! Heel veel liefs & knuffels en hvj!!! xxx Stijn, Derk, opa, oma, pap & mam

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  24. Anonymous1 February 2013 at 19:52

    Esteban Villalta - Villo

    Hola hijo, deseo que la estés pasando superbien.. que aprendas, compartas y disfrutes mucho... todas y cada una de las actividades que tengas oportunidad de realizar...

    Que Dios les acompañe en todo momento..

    Te queremos

    Mami, Pacho y Mily... :*

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  25. Anonymous2 February 2013 at 08:18

    Anouk Nolte expedition 13A Alpha 2
    Lieve Noukie, geniet nog van een laatste dag op field base en succes met alle voorbereidingen voor je track die morgen gaat beginnen. Een leuke groep jonge mensen zo te zien op de foto's! ook wij vinden het spannend en gaan je op deze manier proberen te volgen. Liefs van de home base in Breda. Kus

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  26. Anonymous2 February 2013 at 12:07

    to Robin van Gelderen
    Hallo lieve Robin, wat een mooie foto's.Zijn jaloers op jou!Zouden ook zomaar met jou mee willen gaan.Knappe jongens :) Pas goed op jezelf.Geniet er met volle teugen van, wordt vast geweldig!
    Heel veel lief, Lucie, Ge, Josephine en Max...xxxx

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  27. Anonymous2 February 2013 at 16:16

    Para jeannine

    Hola jeanna, espero que disfrutes mucho de esta experiencia y tambien la aproveches. Te quiero montones mi costi

    atte
    Sharon
    xoxo

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  28. Anonymous2 February 2013 at 16:27

    Para Ignacio Sancho:
    Hola Nachon!!! Espero que la estes pasando e todas y que no se canse mucho jejejejeje!! Bueno hermano disfrute mucho, y averiguese y talvez se va para Borneo o La India ;) Besos cuidese

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  29. Anonymous2 February 2013 at 16:49

    Ignacio Sancho:
    El otro mensaje lo envie yo Sofi. Que mensa se me olvido decirle. xxx

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  30. Lucía Agüero2 February 2013 at 22:43

    Para Berny Brenes (13A)

    Holaa! Me imagino que le está yendo super bien pero igualmente le deseo muchísimos éxitos, sígala pasando excelente!.
    Apenas vi que le había tocado el proyecto comunitario de primero me di cuenta que tenía demasiada suerte jaja póngale bastantee!
    Todos los proyectos se ven increíbles ojalá lo disfrute muchísimo.

    Un abrazoo!

    Lu A. :)

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  31. Megan Yeates3 February 2013 at 13:49

    Message to Emily Elliott,

    Just been having a browse through the blog and it looks amazing! I am so jealous, it is freezing cold over here and I have just got back from the lib, always exciting. I hope you are having the most incredible time. I miss you lots. I don't have much to report, have some funny stories from this week to tell you when you get back, keep you in suspense, otherwise my dad came back through lebanon which was nice so was good to see him and hear a bit about what it is like. Can't wait to hear all about what you have been up to. Lots of love, Meg xxxxxxx

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  32. Anonymous3 February 2013 at 15:57

    para Job alfa 5
    uyyyyyyyyy maeeeeeeeeee que buena vibra en serio!!! se esta volviendo loco ud! maeeee me imagino lo feliz que debes de estar, mae grite, salte, baile haga todo el despiche que se le ocurra que esto solo se vive una vez! asi que DISFRUTARLO AL MAXIMO!
    ZAAAAAAAAAAAAAA QUE EL SABORSSSH LATINO SE NOTE EN LA 13A
    con todo el saborsh de la 12L Mela!

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  33. Anonymous3 February 2013 at 18:18

    Hi Floor, wat fijn dat je in het housing project zit. Benieuwd naar de foto's en je groep. MKMK Pap &Mam

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  34. Anonymous3 February 2013 at 22:21

    Para: Natasha
    Alpha 2

    Hola Nathyyy! Te amoo, vi una foto en la pagina y me emocionó verte!
    Espero todo salga bien en tu caminata:)
    Fijate que ayer falleció mi tío :( ayer fue la vela y hoy el entierro, que increíble! no puedo creer que ya no está.
    Otra noticia: casi corto heavy con fer pero nos arreglamos y hablamos y lo solucionamos. :)
    Te quiero mucho Tchaikovsky, esta semana llamo a tu mama para ver cómo está :)
    Traeme algo! aunque sea una hoja de cualquier planta. HAHA
    Mañana entro a clases y no he pagado, oh si, ohhh siii ! ahhahah te amo, lupus!
    Vas a venir negra y pompeada :*

    De: Nicole Noguera

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  35. Anonymous4 February 2013 at 12:27

    Voor Fay Koster


    Hallo Fay: ik heb op Google Earth jullie route bekeken en het ziet er indrukwekkend uit. Vooral die vulkanen en uitbundige jungle zien er fantastisch uit. Jammer dat ik geen 24 meer ben: want dat is de leeftijdsgrend, geloof ik.
    En als je een jaguar tegenkomt, is het gewoon een zachte uitvoering van Tiga!
    Enorm veel plezier en sterkte met de beklimming van de vulkanen.
    Groet
    Eric

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  36. Anonymous4 February 2013 at 12:39

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  37. Anonymous4 February 2013 at 13:19

    Para Adriana Gonzales, de la 13 A, grupo alfa 6
    Hola mi chiquita, espero que estes super bien y estes conociendo lugares increibles... me imagino que ya empezo el trabajo duro, pero sobre todo gratificante... que chiva saber que en ese sendero vas a dejar huella, a escribir parte de tu propia historia y la vas a dejar para siempre en ese sendero... y que en muchos años puedes volver y recordar todo lo que viviste y hasta enseñarselo a tus hijos... o Dios eso es increíble... recuerde tomar muchas fotos...
    Adri, una vez mas te recuerdo lo mucho que la quiero mi hermanita... cuidese mucho y te dejo esta frase:
    “Siempre hay un mañana y la vida nos da otra oportunidad para hacer las cosas bien, pero por si me equivoco y hoy es todo lo que nos queda, me gustaría decirte cuanto te quiero, que nunca te olvidaré.”
    - Gabriel García Márquez
    Ciao mi hermanita querida... un super abrazo... y un beso...

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  38. Anonymous7 February 2013 at 02:58

    Alpha 6 Ottie

    haaai ot!! hoe gaat het in de bush bush? al helemaal gewend?? over een paar uur stap ik in het vliegtuig naar Tanzania. ben benieuwd hoe het daar is! lekker met mn packback en eastpak!! super leuk dat je op dag 1 al centraal op een foto stond haha! veel succes met bossen kappen!! ik denk aan je!
    veeel liefss ook van san en mn mama!!
    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Fenna

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