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Wednesday 6 August 2008

Adventure Challenge Day 6

I can't believe we're into the final days of the Adventure Challenge already! All the groups are doing amazingly well; still some eggs intact and challenge points on the increase after building basha beds, completing physical challenges and putting together some fantastic creative projects.

Here's a quick round-up:

Alpha One are on their second day of bamboo rafting today and have a very exciting day ahead on the river again tomorrow... not that they know it yet! Having cycled 26 kilometres in a day and then trekked through some of Kerala's highest, and toughest terrain, a cooling swim in the river was just what the group needed.

Alpha Two have been learning some great new skills after 22 hours of the "survival challenge" which included a GPS treasure hunt, night elephant watch, cooking an amazing meal for some special guests and sleeping in basha beds they had to construct from scratch during the day. Today's challenge: Trekking!

Alpha Three have taken to their bikes this morning after a relaxing couple of days drifting down the river. The route will take them uphill (mostly) through some of the most beautiful scenery of Kerala before arriving into Lakeside campsite early evening. Keep an eye out for those elephants!

Our photographer is racing round the groups trying to catch them in action whenever she can, so we'll get some photos up on the blog as soon as we can.

5 comments:

  1. Hiya Vicki,

    Last post til you get back, hope the adventure bit is going well and that you feel that you've achieved all you wanted to. It will be quite deflating to return to work !!! Not sure I'd fancy the 26k bike ride in a day, nor the meandering down a large river on what looks like a raft from the Homebase value range ! but I'm sure it's all character building. Short recap of here, work is dull, weather variable but crap and it'll soon be autumn ! Take care and see you next week.

    Baz

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  2. hiya cark! (alpha 3) bet your loving the cycling task!!! hope your having a fantastic time and take some pictures of elephants (i'm green with envy) love you lots and getting nervous for your arrival back. xxxx

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  3. Hi Vicki
    Sorry it's been such a long time since I last sent a message - from the pictures and commentary on the website you have all had a tough time - well done for coming out the other side, I hope, unscathed!
    Spoke to Chell last night - she has left you lots of messages on here but not seen any of them published - hope you received them - Chell is looking forward to seeing you at the airport! Rob sends love and can't wait to see you. Dad and I and Kate are thinking of you - and I will see you Monday night! Lots of love xxx

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  4. Hi Alyx, hope you are enjoying the cycling!
    We are all really looking forward to seeing you on Monday!!
    All our love
    Mum, Dad, Sophie & Lauren
    xxxxxxxxx

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  5. Hey Mhari,
    I got another post card from you today!! Its nice hearing what you're up to from your perspective. Don't know if you have received any of my letters...I sent 3 in total. Can't wait to see you to catch up. Was thinking we could get a curry on Monday night....JOKE!!!
    See you soon.
    Lee xoxox
    PS. Give me a call when you get to Heathrow so that I know you got to Britain safe.
    xoxox

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