Over the past few days all of our participants set out on their various journeys by planes, trains and auto-rickshaws! Their departure was preceded by some of the most emotional farewells we’ve seen here at Raleigh India – testimony to the lifelong friendships that were formed in such a short time.
Remaining at Fieldbase now are all of the volunteer managers who have worked tirelessly over the past 13 weeks to deliver an extraordinary expedition. Last night, on our first night with no venturers, the conversations (some of them quite slurred) mainly revolved around how impressed we all were by the enormous achievements of each and every young person who we had the privilege to spend time with.
I know that many people have surprised themselves with what they are capable of during this expedition, and I never cease to be amazed by the commitment, determination and passion that the young people and our volunteer managers who come to us put into our expeditions.
On behalf of all of here at Raleigh India as well as our project partners, I’d like to wish every venturer and volunteer manager who participated in Expedition 08I the very best of luck in all future endeavours. You all know you are capable of achieving whatever you put your minds to!
Special thanks to Suzie Leamy, who arrived in January 2008 as a project manager and who we’ll be tearfully saying goodbye to in the next couple of days. She’s been behind keeping you all updated throughout this last expedition by managing the blogsite and making us all laugh a lot here at Fieldbase.
Warm wishes to all this holiday season and throughout 2009,
Gavin SheltonCountry Director
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