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Welcome to the Official Blog for Raleigh India 12J September - December 2012.



Saturday 25 July 2009

The last arrivals

The rest of the venturers finally arrived in Bangalore. After their flight being delayed by two hours the the last venturers arrived at 6:30 this morning.

A team of field base staff were there to meet the 67 tired, hungry and very excited venturers .
Some of the arrivals at Bangalore
The group gathered together at the airport
We have now have all now arrived safely back in Mysore, everyone has had a welcome from Mark and has had their first curry meal for lunch which went down pretty fast!Above: the first mess tin curry meal!
They've spent the afternoon getting to know each other, playing some name games, unpacking and finding their way around field base.

Over the next few days the venturers will be learning loads of new skills, like how to communicate with field base on expedition, cook on a trangia, put up tents and bashers for sleeping, digging slop pits and long drops as well as learning more about the projects and their time out in India. The venurers have been split in to two groups for the training - the Elephants and the Tigers. Part of the training this week is about trekking and the Tigers will be off out on a short trek tomorrow up Chamundi Hill, they'll be camping out over night to practice their skills.

More on the training tomorrow! Also check back to find out who won the staff cluedo game and who got killed in the male staff toilets with a book of spells...
Posted by Raleigh India at 16:31

37 comments:

  1. Anonymous25 July 2009 at 18:51

    Hi from Kath Paton's parents - good to see everyone arrived safely and I know everyone will have a really super time out there. Will be keeping a close eye on the blog.

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  2. Anonymous25 July 2009 at 20:51

    Hi from Rosie Crocker's family - great to know everyone got there eventually! What would we do without a blog. Have a fantastic time - enjoy every moment!

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  3. Alan Barnes25 July 2009 at 21:18

    Hi from Kerstin Barnes's dad glad you got there safely look forward to keeping an eye on your adventures

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  4. Anonymous25 July 2009 at 21:37

    heyy abby and becky :)
    glad to hear you all got there safely, shame about the delay but im sure your not too bothered.
    hope you all have a really nice time and make lots of new friends :)
    mum, dad and lucy say hi, and we will be checking this blog reguarly
    love you lots
    chloe :) (sister)
    xx

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  5. Anonymous26 July 2009 at 01:14

    Hello from Olivia's parents and brother So pleased everyone arrived safely after the delay. It looks like you are all in for a fantastic time. We will enjoy reading the blog and catching up on all your exploits.

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  6. Anonymous26 July 2009 at 01:56

    Hi from the Cox Family Crew. Hoping everyone is not too jet lagged after the flight delay. We've been looking at the projects - We're amazed at the pictures of the elephants! Awesome to be that close. Looking forward to following everyones' adventures over the next five weeks.

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  7. Anonymous26 July 2009 at 03:37

    Bet you will all sleep well tonight after the long flight and excitment of your arrival!
    We will be following your news and pictures each day.
    Have a great time everyone-regards from Emily Hakins grandparents.

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  8. Anonymous26 July 2009 at 13:39

    Hi from Gareth Senior's clan in deepest darkest Wiltsire. Glad you all arrived safely and hope you got some sleep. Cam picked you out straight away from the photos. (Could it be the ever changing hat? )
    Enjoy yourself, love from us all, Dad x

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  9. Anonymous26 July 2009 at 14:36

    Hi all from Aimee Tunbridges family, glad to know you all arrived safely, got you message, have a brilliant time and am looking forward to seeing what you are up to.

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  10. Blu26 July 2009 at 15:26

    Hey b hope your enjoying yourself out there, and your not getting everyone to hold ur backpack just yet.
    Im missing u so much already, i was confused at 9 o'clock yesterday didn't know what to do, had to hold myself back from going to marks n sparks just to check u weren't still there.
    but neway im gnna be checking this thing eveyday to c what ur up to, so make sure u push urself up in all the picture.

    Luf u blu xx

    p.s can i book the holiday for 2nd of september?? get bk to me quik as possible

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  11. jean frost26 July 2009 at 18:16

    Hi Alice great to see you arrived safely at Bangalore airport. Have a great time and enjoy lots of adventures with your fellow travellers and friends.Love Grandma Frost xxx

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  12. Anonymous26 July 2009 at 20:37

    hey from sam senior, gareths younger brother
    im glad you made it over there safe
    come home in one ppeice
    nice hat in the photo, never change
    i miss you
    and i love you xx

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  13. The Feet26 July 2009 at 21:29

    Hi Sophie
    hope you had a good sleep and that you are feeling up to the adventures ahead of you. We saw your picture waiting for you first mess tin curry - i hope it was nice. :^)

    We miss you a lot and we hope you're having fun. (written by Sarah)

    We have nothing major to tell you at the moment except that we went to St Andrew's to see Liam perform his first sermon. I have also washed your dressing gown and sent off you city and islington form.

    Best Wishes
    Mum Dad Sarah and Phillip

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  14. Anonymous26 July 2009 at 23:58

    hi Poppy (lowdon) its matt, glad to hear you landed okay. hope your having a good time. your mum said hi. im sending a letter for you its in the post. love you matt xx

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  15. Anonymous27 July 2009 at 00:05

    Hi Laura, it's great seeing your face on the blog, everybody sends their love have fun enjoy love Mum, Ajo, Samuel, Sarah & Maisey xxxx

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  16. Anonymous27 July 2009 at 01:06

    Hi Fatmata,its good to heard that u arrived safely,we hope u will enjoy such a wonderful and educative adventure together with your colleuges in jesus name,we miss you already.love from uncle,mum and jeff

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  17. Barbara Capel27 July 2009 at 02:22

    Hi Gareth (Senior)Sam checked out the blog and says these messages will get to you. Hope you are having a brilliant time, we are all in the process of writing a paper letter to you, which I will post tomorrow. Love Mum xx

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  18. Anonymous27 July 2009 at 02:51

    Good luck Josh Street. It sounds like its going to be some hard work mixed with some great fun and friends. Uncle on and Aunty Donna

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  19. Anonymous27 July 2009 at 04:40

    hi poppy (Lowdon) its matt, glad to hear you landed okay. hope everything is okay, and your enjoying yourself. there are letters in the post from me and your mum. she said hi by the way, hope to hear from you soon. have fun. love you from matt xx

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  20. Raleigh India27 July 2009 at 08:06

    From Terry

    Baby gurl Tasha im missing you lyk mad i hope ur kl i love you always and speak to you soon xxx

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  21. Susie says27 July 2009 at 12:25

    Heh 'Roar On The Tour' I bet camping out is a bit of a come down from Business Class!! Sorry to have missed your phone call but glad to know you are,at last, there. Dad and I send all our love, make the most of every second ....can't wait to hear all about it. love M and D, Lottie and Bill xxxxx

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  22. Anonymous27 July 2009 at 18:38

    Hi from Courteney Dyson's family...missing you soo bad but so relieved u got there ok will check this every day to keep closer to u..smelling my scarf daily as it smells of u..lol i love and miss u with all my heart have a super day the others all say hi... love loads Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  23. Anonymous27 July 2009 at 21:26

    Hi Rus, We've seen your pics already on raleigh website, it looks amazing!!
    Watch out for those snakes!! Hope you're enjoying the food - we're having Shepherd's Pie tonight!!
    I'm sure that you'll have the time of your life!
    Lots of love from Mum, Dad, Helen and Elli.xxxx

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  24. Anonymous27 July 2009 at 22:56

    Courteney Dyson and Jaime Bain, miss u loads its soo quiet...have mega fun lots of love mum...xxxxxx (sal)

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  25. Anonymous28 July 2009 at 19:13

    This messge is for Katharine Poole - Hi Katharine Its grate to learn that you arrived in India ok. Have fun and make the most of every moment.

    Best wishes from Blessing

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  26. Anonymous29 July 2009 at 18:06

    hi laura morgan!
    its your sister and cousin here! we miss you both lots and lots! we will send you a letter soon, and its good to here that yourr safe and having a great timee!
    we love yu dudee!
    sam and sarah

    sam says: "i like steak" :)
    xxxxxxx

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  27. Anonymous29 July 2009 at 23:44

    Rory,
    I didn't know you could do Yoga and tribal dancing! there's more to this trip than I thought. I hope you enjoy the next bit, just remember dig deep.
    Love you
    Dadxxx

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  28. Anonymous30 July 2009 at 18:01

    Hi Moko, We miss you! Hope your're getting used to the lovely weather. I saw pics of Bangalore and Karnataka on internet to get an idea of the area.
    Everyone at NCC are asking about you and seemed
    amazed!! Take care of yourself. Much love from mum,kalu and meke xxx

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  29. MARIA ORREGO30 July 2009 at 23:43

    hi son jaime its grate to learn that you arrive in india ok. and is good here that you safe and having a great time. i miss you lot ooo my god now i no that i love you so muchs son.lost of love from all family ARRIBA COMPEON ESTA ES UNA EXPERIENCIA GRANDIOSA EN TU VIDA NO LO OLVIDES APRENDER EN LA VIDA NOS HACE SER MEJORES TE ADORO HIJO

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  30. Anonymous1 August 2009 at 00:01

    dear laulau, (laura morgan)
    great picture of you arriving at bangalore, could see that you were wearng your saint christopher take care, enjoy india
    godbless,
    much love
    grandad timmins
    xxxxx

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  31. Anonymous1 August 2009 at 16:46

    dear Jija
    Great to know you arrived to Banglore safley. Hope your good and everyone with you. the whole family is good and mising you very much espicaly mum. email back some time

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  32. Anonymous3 August 2009 at 08:46

    Hi Tarlan. This is Farah. I posted something couple of days ago but it didn't get posted. I miss you girl. This is awesome. Take care of yourself. Paul and Eliza(my friend) said hi.

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  33. Anonymous4 August 2009 at 11:44

    Hi Tarlan
    This is Farah. Seems like you are having so much fun. Get a most out of it. I miss you. Take care of yourself and hope to see you soon.

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  34. Anonymous8 August 2009 at 16:31

    Hi Moko(Echo5), How's it going out there? Still missing yyoouu!! So that's why you were crying, getting on the coach?? Saw the video of your team working up the hill at Ramaranai - Keep up all that good work, mixing and passing the cement etc!! The Youth Day should be excellent stuff, with all the practice everyones put in!! Tobi did his thing in hse grp yesterday and brreezzeed through in record time(phew!!) I'll encourage youths at NCC to get on the blog to cheer you up!! This time next week Kalu will be on his way to Norfolk with Mick and Co. Keep smiling and taking fluids!! Stay blessed. Much love from Mum

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  35. Anonymous20 August 2009 at 00:09

    Hi Jija
    Its ur little sis here. hows u? we're all missing u loads an hope ur having a good time out in India. Btw we're going back home soon so we'll b writin more often! take care of urself an b makin the most of this journey.
    Love you loads an loads an loads
    xoxox

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  36. Anonymous24 August 2009 at 00:41

    Hey jija
    u ok? all ur friends and family are all missing u. its nice to know that ur teaching every1 caribbean beats! anyway hope ur safe and enjoying the last few days.
    Love from all of us here
    xxxxxxx

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  37. Anonymous24 August 2009 at 14:40

    HI CHINEDU (ECHO 5) HOW UR HAVIN FUN THE YOUTH DAY WAS EXCELLENT MY HOLIDAI WAS GD I GOT ARESSTED WEN I WAS IN NORFOLK BUT OTHER DAN DAT EVERYTHINGS GOOD FROM KALU

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