First off - making sure that the rucksacks are a good fit and comfortable - also a chance to get them a little dirty and worn in! Also an excellent opportunity to break in walking boots, ensuring that they are a comfortable fit and don't rub and give blisters - almost a certainty on the trek!
Alpha groups form together for induction training and get to build strong bonds and friendships straight away.
Trek underway the groups wander through some forestry owned land around the base of the Chamundi Hills.
In the evening the groups set up camp together where they learn oodles of new information - and get creative cooking noodles in trangiers. They also learn about the best place to dig a long drop (outside loo!) and slops pit - not anywhere near the tents!
Still going strong the following morning...
Temple at the top of Chamundi Hill where the groups took a rest break, got to meet local people and admire and learn more of the culture.
The all important Casevac (casualty evacuation) training - safety being a top priority on our expeditions here in India the medics have given training to all the staff and venturers.
By the end of the two days of trek training life long friendships have begun to form....
glad you all got there safely Gazza.
ReplyDeleteapart from there being beer in the fridge, food in the freezer and very little laundry we would never have realised you were away !!!!
Hi Gaz, mum here. Go for it boy! Get through the tough bits and savour every moment of your adventure! xxx
Hi dickie its jemz :) seen a few pictures ov ya n ya seem 2 be havin fun, keep on smiling to get ya threw the tough bits xxx love u xxxx
ReplyDeletecara, Everything fine here treatment starts november so ok. looks fantastics, good photos enjoy, take care x
ReplyDeleteHi amanda, glad u got there awrite, sure u'll b having a great time, wish i was out there,only seen u in 1 of the pics at the airport, couldnt see u very well, unlike gary, he's bin hogging the front of every pic haha, ly andy x
ReplyDeleteAwritey Gary, seen some pics, look like ur having fun, thought u didnt like getting pics taken?? uv been at the front of every single 1 lol, anyway hope yer enjoying yourself n watch out for those deadly animals x
ReplyDeleteHey Gary,
ReplyDeleteHeard you called & having a good time! Hope you're doing well. Dad says you're out of range for the next 18 days, so will hear from you after that!
We're all doing well here. Calum is hyper as usual!
Take care, Debs, Terry & Calum xxx
aw rite gaz. its barra.
ReplyDeletesee your hoggin the limelight in all the photos. glad you got there safe mate and have a good time. your mum and dad have got flags outside the house
Hey Jamie
ReplyDeleteDon't know if you'll get to read this - it sounds so amazing already and I'm really proud of you - anti-poaching group dounds like its definitely worthwile. South India was amazing when we went there, I think you'll love it. And Trangias rock!
xx
Hi Alex,
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying all this hard graft! We're all proud of you here and looking forward to hearing how its going. Dad
Hi Gary,
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you on the other side of the world and from the photos you look as if you have made a lot of new friends. Keep up the great work.
Big Bill and Linda
Hey Jay,
ReplyDeleteHope all is going well. We are not at all jealous! Lots of love from us all in recovery xx