Fieldbase sprang into action this morning as the bus from Bangalore pulled up; filled with our 34 new venturers. They have come all the way from Hong Kong, Scotland, England, Ireland, the Ukraine and here in India from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Tomorrow we will also be expecting two other venturers from Sri Lanka. As they pilled out of the mini bus and heaved their rucksacks onto their backs, all were looking slightly bleary eyed and a few stretches and yawns were seen.
Once through the door they received some motivating welcomes and introductions, but it was lunch that saved the day; giving them all a burst of curry-fuelled energy that set them up for an afternoon of administration and swim tests before a few name game activities and a quick round of volleyball back at base.
The mosquito nets are up, the beds rolled out and mess tins are hanging on the hooks in the wash room again – It’s fantastic to see Fieldbase buzzing with energy, excitement and noise. The next few days will give our new participants a chance to learn about life on expedition, including trek training, camp craft, communications and cultural awareness; to find out more about the projects, where they will be based and what they will be doing for the next 3 weeks and more importantly it’ll be an opportunity to meet and get to know all the staff and venturers on Raleigh 08F!
It’s going to be a busy few days for us all here, until Venturers and their Project Managers deploy on Saturday 12th July in their soon to be announced Project “Alpha” groups, but I’ll be keeping you up-to-date with all the news and progress here in Mysore Fieldbase, so keep checking the blog regularly!
Already getting used to the famous Raleigh "three bowl system"...
We’d also like to welcome our three new members of Raleigh India staff: Nix Burwood, Fieldbase Medic; Suzanne Leamy, as Logistics Assistant (who I’m pleased to say will also be taking on the Photographer role) and Gill Wilson, who joined the team last Thursday as Project Manager for Alpha Three, on the BRT Hills Environmental Project.
Nix and Suze were both a bit camera shy today: don't worry, I'll catch them out tomorrow. Above is new PM Gill relaxing with Sophie
very good blog, congratulations
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thank you
well carl look nice and lively in the top picture! lol x
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ReplyDeleteHello lovely, just seen your pic on the website - its amazing to see you when you are so far away. Lucy is watching the website & rang to tell me u on there! We have put the map ref in for the base camp and have you on Google Earth!! Make sure you give the satellite a wave when you are out and about. Much love xxxx
Betty
Helloooo Hannah,
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you have arrived safe and sound. Enjoy your experience and make the most of every minute. The Blog is great and look forward to reading the next episode...
Love ya loads
M, D & A xxxx oops and Harry
Great website to review activities. Thank you for the link.
ReplyDeleteSarah C - know you're enjoying yourself from smile in photo 6 & 9 under "Venturers"! Have fun on Saturdays deployment! Love Ger xox
Helloooooo Hannah,
ReplyDeleteNice to see you have arrived safe and sound. Everybody sends their love and kisses. The Blog is brill, look forward to the updates.
Love ya loads.
M,D & A oops and Harry xxxxxxxx
Hi Gill W,
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see it's not taken long for you to find your self a beanbag.
Happy Birthday! xxxxxxxxxxx
Try and get in a few more photo's so we can see what were missing back here Glasgow.
Have the time of your life.
Love Fran. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx