Fun, action packed, challenging and picturesque - that’s Tango Six!
Just to prove it, as promised, here’s a selection of David’s photos.
More photos will make their way into slide shows and the magazine that Venturers will bring home with them at the end of the expedition.
Enjoy!
Trekking
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| Seth showing that men can multitask - drinking and taking a photo |
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| Raja enjoying being in the lead |
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| Sam considering 'manning up' - why carry one bag when you could carry two? |
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| Sridhar and Gilles - over the hill |
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| Laura showing how easy it all is |
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| Sridhar enjoying a drink in the mist |
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| Caroline at peace with the world |
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| Alex not quite mastering the skill of camouflage |
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| Blair, Caroline, Anna and Simon forcing the pace |
Building a shelter
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| A bijou residence in the making |
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| Laura adding the final touches |
Rafting
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| Gilles caught out by a sudden drought |
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| Anna and Adele comparing their spare tyres |
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| Adele - waiting to board or hoping they'll go away? |
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| Blair leading by example ... |
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| ... While Becky looks on unphased ... |
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| ... And Fiona rises to the challenge |
Relaxing
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| Home sweet home - a place in the country |
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| Raju, Sam and Seth replenishing calories |
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| PMs Laura, Alex and Blair enjoying cocktails (nothing exciting - Raleigh expeditions are 'dry') |
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| Trying to listen to Radio Raleigh despite intermittent comms - Becky adding a touch of brightness |
A few words from the man behind the camera:
It was such a pleasure to join Tango 6 for the first few days of their adventure. Climbing Misappulimala, seeing how deep the guys dug to meet the challenge was a privilege, and the rafting morning was possibly the most fun I have had since arriving in India. Thanks again to everyone in Tango 6 and I hope the rest of their trek has the same vibe as the part I experienced. - David
For those of you waiting to read about Echo Three and Tango Five, please be reassured that everyone in both teams is well. I expect to be able to publish brief updates from both later today or tomorrow.
More news and pictures will follow as soon as we can get them. David and I are off to visit Tango Five on Tuesday for four days, and Gemma, Ruth and Teija are about to leave for Echo Three. So expect news and photos from both around next weekend.
To Anna Richardson 12J
ReplyDeleteLooks as if the raft building was great fun Anna!!
Thanks again Graham & David for your fabulous productions on the blog - they must be very much appreciated by all the parents I am sure.
You two must be nearly as busy as Anna!!!!
Love to you Anna, regards to Graham & David,
Mum/Lindy
To Sam Baud 12J (T6)
DeleteIn English to let the blog-makers know how much your work is appreciated here - we're almost travelling along... Lieve Sammie, your trip seems amazing, we leven hier enorm met je mee en iedereen is jaloers, niet op alles want die bloedzuigers en slangen zijn minder aantrekkelijk natuurlijk. Mick mist je enorm, gelukkig komt Aak af en toe langs om een balletje te gooien. xx moes
TO: Laura Davies PM Tango 6 Ex. 12J
ReplyDeleteWOW- photos look AMAZING- all that training on Camino cleared helped seeing you stride out in front like you going for a stroll on Dartmoor!!
Hope you survived the survival exercise and the leaches and snakes weren't too much of an issue!!!!
Just got back from birthday lunch for Andy today and headed back to Devon on Friday so very much looking forward to the next update on your group for a sense of excitement!!!
I LOVE YOU,
Rx
Hi Laura. looks like you are having quite an experience. Enjoying following your progress. All the very best. Love Rachel x
ReplyDeleteSeth Somers Tango 6 12j
ReplyDeleteLove seeing you looking so well and happy in these photos..spoke to Perilla tonight and Milo had seen the photos to and thought you looked really well. We were all wondering how you are coping with coping with creepy crawlies?
I spotted you have increased your muscles too, which I am sure you are very pleased with.
I also noticed your lovely curls are getting a chance to grow as you cannot rush off and cut it every few days! Miss you loads love mum x
Laura Davies PM-Tango 6 Ex 12J
ReplyDeleteHi Laura- only just caught up with your blogs (computer been in for repair over a week).Trek looks really amazing and exciting and I do wish I was there! All ok here Hollys' off to climb Atlas Mountains next week and Alice loves Malawi. Not long now and you're all back (Xmas aaaargh!). Take care and enjoy ! From a wet foggy UK!.Mum XXX
Hi Laura
ReplyDeleteRich has been keeping us all up to date with how you have been getting on and forwarding the photo's. you are doing amazingly well. all good here, breaking up for half term on friday and off to Egypt for a bit of R and R. Got a vague all clear on my kidneys a few weeks ago so thats good news.
will blog again on my return
lots of love
claire xx
Beccy Berry 12J Tango 6
ReplyDeleteHi Beccy
Lovely to see photos of you having a good time! Rafting sounds like it was great fun. Raleigh emails have stopped reaching our account - I'll contact London office today to see why (and find out when you are due back at base camp). Dad has gone to London today. I'm helping out for a couple of hours at school (though I am supposed to have finished for half term) as they are having a rush to get ballot papers out for a parent governor election. Had a text from J yesterday - couldn't make out if he is in Jo'burg or Cape Town - anyway he was just on his way out for a meal and having a good time. This must be a first for us - family members on 3 different continents! The house is very quiet but somehow I'm still not finding time to do all the jobs I have on my list! Thinking of you lots, love Mum xxx
Beccy Berry 12J T6
ReplyDeleteThank you for your first letter! It arrived today (25th) and it took less than a week to get here! Great to hear news firsthand. We knew the trek might be tough - but I'm sure it is worth it. I'm not sure I could get used to cold showers - and in the dark! I'll be posting another letter to you tomorrow but there's not much news this end. Love Mum xxx
Seth Somers Tango 6 12j
ReplyDeleteI sent a message yesterday but not sure if it got through. The weather here has changed over night, with sleet and some snow in places brrrrrr. Enjoy every moment of that lovely hot weather out there, thermals needed on return.
I think you are due back at Camp Mond or Tues..can't wait to hear your voice and all your news. Love you and miss you lots xx Mum xx
Laura Davies PM Tango 6
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Hi Laura,
I've finally managed to log on and see a few of your pics. Rich has been keeping us well informed too. It's all looking great and nice to see you having a drink! Everyone here misses you lots and I can't believe how quickly the time has flown by already. It'll be Christmas before you know it and you will be back home with Rich.
I'm doing ok, we got our rings last weekend and are going suit shopping on Saturday and Menu Tasting on Sunday! Also I don't know if I told you but I bought another wedding dress! I now have two! But I much prefer this one, it's perfect. I saw Nikki on Saturday and we'd love to see you again when you are back home and have a spare moment in the Christmas week.
Take Care and see you very soon,
Lots of Love
Roz xxx