The Tiger groups are out trekking at the moment, they left field base yesterday lunch time. The Tigers are Johnny, Richard, Natalie, Alice, Meriel, Anna, Jamie Alejandro, Mona, Amina, Khalid, Gloria, Siva Prabhu, Vijay, William, Asoka, Rory, Sarah, Abigail, Jackie, Suleyman, Sophia, Tija, Fatmata, Damien, Inigo, Tejaswini, Subash, Russel ,Harry, Nicholas, Kezia, Rebecca, Katherine, Nicholas, Bianca Melissa, Aimee, Birute, Zaneb, Harsha and Vikas. Yesterday they trekked to their campsite which was about 4km away from field base.
Above: Tigers group 1 set off on their trek training from field base.It was their first trek with all their kits, tents, trangias and the three bowl system on their backs! 
Above: some of the happy trekkers
When they got there (in a much quicker time than the PMs when they did their training) they tested out some skills like putting up their tents, digging a long drop and cooking on trangias…yummy! 
Above: the girls made the tents sturdy
Above: the girls made the tents sturdy
Above: Jonny sorts out the long drop
They also had a visit from the snake man…snake Shyam. Shyam is famous in Mysore for his snake catching and he came along to the campsite to talk to the venturers about snakes in India and what to do if you come across one. The venturers got a chance to hold the snakes…
Above: Khalid totally calm!
and Shyam showed them a spectacled cobra…
They then got cooking and had a chilled evening by the campfire.
They set off again this morning for the top of Chamundi Hill and are descending the 1000 steps right now.
Meanwhile back at field base the elephants (Freddie, Liam, Emma, Meredith, Ciara, Marie, Dominique, Rosie, Chinedu, Wahid, Luis, Thayal Nithi, Madhavi, Christopher, Kris, Owain, Claire, Rebecca, Laura, Olivia, Victoria, Bijal, Venus, Holly, Sultan, Remya, Atul, Will, Gareth, Rebecca, Louise, Claire, Alex, Terry, Tarlan, Emily, Akiem, Charles, Sekhar and Rohith) have completed their communications training and are getting ready for their trek. They’ll be leaving in a few minutes and following the same route as the Tigers. So the race is on, can they get to the campsite quicker than the Tigers!?
They also had a visit from the snake man…snake Shyam. Shyam is famous in Mysore for his snake catching and he came along to the campsite to talk to the venturers about snakes in India and what to do if you come across one. The venturers got a chance to hold the snakes…
Above: Khalid totally calm!and Shyam showed them a spectacled cobra…
They then got cooking and had a chilled evening by the campfire.
They set off again this morning for the top of Chamundi Hill and are descending the 1000 steps right now.Meanwhile back at field base the elephants (Freddie, Liam, Emma, Meredith, Ciara, Marie, Dominique, Rosie, Chinedu, Wahid, Luis, Thayal Nithi, Madhavi, Christopher, Kris, Owain, Claire, Rebecca, Laura, Olivia, Victoria, Bijal, Venus, Holly, Sultan, Remya, Atul, Will, Gareth, Rebecca, Louise, Claire, Alex, Terry, Tarlan, Emily, Akiem, Charles, Sekhar and Rohith) have completed their communications training and are getting ready for their trek. They’ll be leaving in a few minutes and following the same route as the Tigers. So the race is on, can they get to the campsite quicker than the Tigers!?
Well done on the rafting Elephants! Hope your knee is keeping ok Rich and holds out with the trekking.Bet you will be pleased to get back to field base. How's the curry going?!!! Miss you but sure you're having a great time. lol Mum
ReplyDeleteHi Emily, We are glad to see you are in the elephants because they may not be as quick as tigers , but they are stronger and can push their way through anything !!!! Look out tigers the Phants are coming. Good luck and enjoy the trek. Love granny and grandad xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah
ReplyDeleteIt's great to be able to follow your adventures on the blog. Turns out the hat was a good idea after all lol! Hope your legs don't ache too much after 1,000 steps. All the projects sound amazing! Lots of love from everyone at home.
Mut xxx
Hi fatmata,we were so happy when we saw you on the blog photos and its so amazing seeing you trekking so excited, keep it up, we always pray for you back home.lots of love from uncle, mum and jeff
ReplyDeleteHi Gareth. Thinking about you lots and feeling more than slightly envious. Letter may be delayed because of postal strike. Remember elephants never forget.
ReplyDeleteLots of love Mum
Morning Rose
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous time on your project - we think about you constantly - keep on trekking!!!!Get some good photos, even in our wildest imagination we can't image what it is like! Lots of love from EVERYONE and , of course, Ma and Pa XXXXX
Hi Jackie
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you and the rest of the team are having super time. We are at Wacken also having a good time. Look out for each other and stay safe.
Love Mum and Dad
hi Sophia
ReplyDeletewe are now on our lovely and relaxing holiday in Guernsey and we have hired bikes and are going out on a road trip with Dad at the helm. Him and Phil have hired a tandem and sarah and i are on individual bikes.
Guernsey seems very small but well organised - small streets and a very laid back attitude. I thought it was going to be Dad re living his childhood but he says he can't remember much of it as it was a long time ago.
As you can see we are on line at the apartment - Dad has banned you tube.
We all miss you lots and hope you are having a lovely time too.
love hugs and kisses
Mum Dad Sarah and Phillipxxxxxxx
Hi Abbie and Becky
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're having a fab time. I'll be keeping an eye out for you on the blog. Good luck with your project. Love Nic and the Sextons!
Hi Tarlan
ReplyDeletethis is awesome. I miss u. Paul says hi. He said live everyday like u mean it. Take care of yourself
Farah
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteHope all is going well. We keep searching the pictures but all I can see are glimpses of your hat, at the next photo get to the front then I'll know you are there and not at a month long music festival! We are busy getting ready for holiday so the next time we write it will probably be from Italy. The whole trip looks amazing and we can't wait to hear all the details when you get back.
Love
Dad
Hi Olivia, we are just back from a few wet days in Devon and are pleased to see that you arrived safely and are also singing in the rain !
ReplyDeleteEnjoy ! Have fun! Stay safe !
with our love Derek and Di x
Hi Marie,
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely to get your blog message - glad you found something clean to put on! All that digging just think how fit you will be when you get back!! Dad is trying to do lots of bike rides for Cuba, Glyn is going to the gym lots and I'm perfecting the technique of a leisurely swim and perhaps relaxing with a drink in the garden!
Sounds like you are having an amazing time, take lots of photos and can't wait to see you. Lots of love and hugs Mum Dad and Glyn xxxxx
Hi Bijal!
ReplyDeleteHope your having a fantastic time and ive just posetd you a lil letter! Lovely weather here but wish i was with you in india experiencing all the wonderful things!
Lots of love and take care and enjoy!
(Scott says hi!)
love you loads babe
Your Skarah Janey :)
.x.
Hi Sophia
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely Birthday and have a nice day - try not to work too hard. It has been lovely to catch up with what Charlie 3 has been doing in the rainwater collection project - the kids in your village look really cute.
We are still in Guernsey - the weather has been lovely and have spent a long time on the beach and cycling around the island. Do you want me to post the result of your GCSE Catering on the blog when it comes?
We are missing you lots and will celebrate your big day when you return.
love you lots
hugs and kisses
Mum Dad Sarah and Phillip
Hi Sophia
ReplyDeleteIt's your birthday over the next 48hours.
Happy Birthday.
I miss you loads, flower. I hope you are having the best time ever. I am so proud of you.
Auntie Mina xxxxxxxxxxxx
hi Jija
ReplyDeleteits your younger brother good to know you got there safley evryone is missing you dearly and we are all fine in Egypt. hope you are having the time of your life and expericaning something new. if thers any problems pleases contact this number 0100123048.
Hi Jija
ReplyDeleteIt's Saynab and Sufi here. Everyone is missing you loads-even Jasper! Hope everything is ok and your having fun. Rememeber this is a one in a lifetime experiance so enjoy it. Love you lots and lots and see you soon PEACE OUT
XOXOX