Hotel 4 are greeted by local children at the halfway point
But everybody made it and reached the site to set up camp, which was to be their base for the next two nights. The second day they completed their swim test and were given a snake safety talk and the chance to hold some of the less dangerous varieties!
Tor
On returning to fieldbase the venturers were allocated their project groups for phase 1 and are ready to set off tomorrow. As you can see from the pictures, the Project Managers each chose interesting ways of announcing the news...
Amy, Katie, Vijay
Davina and Leti
Charlie 1 - Building the school in Multilmoola
Charlie Elgy
Kit Hei
India Letcher
Laura White
Sam Flood
David Hildreth
Charles Lockhart
Nanette Vrinjenhoek
John Emmerson
Tony
Avaneesh
PMs: Charlie and David
Tango 7 - Trekking then rafting
Pik Yan
Lee Qua
Beth Grainger
Daniel Sellars
Ben Strachan
Holly Dunlop
Adam Russell
Emma Morgan
Vinay
Arvind
PMs: Helen, Jeff and Miriam
Tango 6 - Rafting then trekking
Chloe Stephenson
Colin Thorburn
Baz Murphy
Tina Boden
James Gurney
Philippa Crockett
Maddie Oakes
Alain Eisma
Jhon
Shamnad
Echo 4 - Ranger Station
Chris Braggs
Nicky Beveridge
Michael Stern
Bill Murgatroyd
Victoria Begg
James Eyles
Claire d'Ursel
Luke Argall
Rehman
Boops
PMs: Amy, Katie and Vijay
Echo 5 - Fire Lines and Anti-Poaching Camp
John Springate
Christina Ambrose
Matthew McDonnell
Georgie Webb
Morten Jacobsen
Georgie Page
Louis Nerurkar
Amy Whetstone
Shyam
Prajeesh
PMs: Frankie, Neil, Kate
And here's everyone together before they all set off in different directions...
Raleigh 09J
That's about it until the groups get settled and we have some stories from the project sites. But we do have some messages from venturers...
To Mum
Hiya. Having a good time. Going to write a letter hopefully when can get time. My first project is refurb on a rangers' anti poaching camp. Say to Libby I really miss her and RWARRR. Been thinking about her loads.
From Chris Braggs
Hi to Everyone
Just been assigned my first project and it's the one I wanted. My back is annoying me but the medics have been really helpful. Gotta run for group games, I leave tomorrow but just wanted to check in and send you all lots of love!
To Tai - It's bugging me that I can't speak to you now, will try and get a sim card asap.
Much love, Mikey
From Holly D:
Hi Mum, Dad and everyone - Greetings from India!
Had a good journey here, the place is amazing and the people are great. There's been lots of sun, thunderstorms, training trekking, sweating, laughing, spicy food, tuk tuks and even shopping!
Hope everything's fine at home, missing you lots but it really is awesome. Start my first project tomorrow - the 200km trek and rafting. Keep checking for my progress but it's all smiles for now! Lots of love and kisses, Hol xxx
Hi Mum, Dad, Charlie, Abbie and James
Been into Mysore today on the tuk tuks which was so much fun. I wasn't a very good back seat driver, they go quite fast!
I leave for my environmental phase tomorrow which I'm quite excited about, sleeping in bashas!
Hope you're all well, I really miss you all.
Lots of love, Georgie P (now known as Page as I have another Georgie in my group who is called Webb!) xxx
Dear Georgie
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a good time and not whinging too much!! Good luck with the trekking!! Missing you loads but am enjoying having another wardrobe!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
glad you arrived safely and a nice picture of you libby says hello and is back here with us on friday for the weekend and she missing you loads rrrrooaaarrr back lol we ok kids are ok, seen john and see him again sat, this week keep in touch love and miss you from all your family and libby xxxxxxxxxxx my new daughter keep up the good work chris braggs
ReplyDeleteHeya Bubb(Chris), Its Libby. I Really Miss Youu Alot.. Im Glad Your There Now And Doing Wat Youve Wanted To Do For A While.. Missing Youu Like Mad.. Cant Wait Too See Youu When Youu Get Backk.. Ohh I Dont Want You To Spend Your Moneyy On Mehh... Just Bring Yourself Backk From India Okayy Bubb.. :) Ill Be Waiting For My Letter From Youu. If Youu Can Right Me One That Is.. Mon Said Hello.. And Sends Her regards, She Said It Wil Be Nice To Have Youu Backk.
ReplyDelete9more weekends with Our Mummy. :P Well Your Mummy, But Ive Knicked Her From Youu. Hehehee..
Well i best stop righting away... :L
Still Love, Talk Soon X X B
Hi Mikey
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing tree where the photo of you all was taken. so good to be in a totally different landscape. lucky you to get the project you wanted. but so sorry about your back. keep doing those abdominal exercises and resting it when you can. spoke to D tonight and she had her first day at work in london. she says she feels like she lives there now. she's seen quite a bit of melissa too. i'm off to cornwall to teach at weekend. will keep in touch though, and NO problem to ask that favour. Enjoy your time and your work.
lots and lots of love, Mum xx
Hey Mikey, just had a look at the project you are on. it looks awesome. wonder if you'll see any tigers? look after yourself and watch OUT! haha mum xx
ReplyDeleteHi Hol
ReplyDeleteNamaste!
Good to see you in the photos. Hope the trek goes well. You seem to be having a great time. Keep smiling!! Love, Dad xxx
Hi Luke
ReplyDeleteJust a quick note to let you know your Dads op went well. He has had a good day, tonight the pain has set in. Tomorrow is a new day. Love reading about your adventure. Stay well.
Love Gail
Mikey!!
ReplyDeletei miss you like crazy.. hoping u get that phone sorted soon.. I'm leaving for Manali tomorrow.... 15 hour bus ride!! Will literally be at the opposite end of the country from you! Hope you are enjoying the project, and take care of yourself ok! love tai xxxx
will be writting to u with libby at the weekend miss you xxxxxxx
ReplyDeletehi maddy
ReplyDeletemum, dad, jen & dan here! sounds like you're having a great time (get on some more pics tho!!) hope you're enjoying the treking & rafting. sure you're having a blast & making lots of friends!
miss you lots.
all our love xxxxxx
ps. bathroom finished & the house move complete :)
Hi Georgie (Webbie),
ReplyDeleteBrilliant blog, great to know the trek went well- by all accounts. Hope you are having the time of your life and enjoying every minute. Has anyone warned the tigers about your imminent arrival? You know where to fix your fretwork sets. Can't wait to hear about it all. Nice smile. You cross our minds occasionally (not). Lots of Love M and D. zzXXXXs
for John Emmerson
ReplyDeleteHi John, hope you are well. India looks fantastic, everyone misses you. Life is so quiet without you.
Penny is improving a bit. Snoopy is thin and has been swimming at Alrewas. Can you brlieve I am cooking Christmas cakes.
MUCH LOVE MUM XXXXX
Georgie Page (Monster),
ReplyDeleteHope your ok trouble. Flying aerobatics all this weekend but am still thinking of you. Was nice seeing your parents today but strange not seeing you. Hopefully you get my letter soon which i sent on Monday. Missing you as always. Love you loads, your James xxxxxxx
Hi Matt!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having an awesome time! Seen the pictures, very jealous. Not so jealous of the twenty K practise trek though. You can keep that one! :p
Anti-poaching camp sounds pretty sweet, try not to get caught in a man-trap! Haha.
Miss you loads, don't forget to take pictures!
Kate xxxxx
heeeeey alaintje!!!!! hoe is het daar dan in india:p haha je ben echt zon backpacker:P is het een beetje leuk daar? ziet er wel fa2 uit allemaal ,, zijn er leuke mensen of niet ? of ben je terecht gekomen bij allemaal van die ontspoorde kinderen? wanneer ga je nou die bush bush in ? hooop je snel te spreken en ik ga je zo ff smseen neger
ReplyDeleteXX Daan Erisman
hi there chris braggs we all ok summer keeps asking if u spoke to santa claus yet but we all ok libby borrowing your clothes lol speak to lib everyday and also she over at the weekend keep up the good work love mum ben and family xxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Jam dodger,
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you in the photo under that amazing tree!!! Not enough shorts !!!! i did tell you...you know what to pack for Borneo now. Sarongs will come in handy while your shorts are drying off (assuming you are washing them)..they look cool ! trick is to keep them up ! should have packed a couple of safety pins. you can help dad with the shed on your return, I am sure it will not be as daunting as refurbishing a rangers's station! Have fun!
Miss you
Mum,Dad and Caliegh
xxxx
Hey tor!! its esme here! hope your having an amazing time, looks a bit more adventurous then fossiling in Dorset. ha ha!! hope the food is ok and there allowing you to have backed beans and cheese, although im guessing there isnt much red bull or lucazade to keep you going. hope you hav made lots and lots of new friends!!!! see you at christmas in the wrestlers. and make the most of such an incredible experience love esme xxx
ReplyDeletesalut Claire
ReplyDeletehope you are having and amazing time! actually i am sure you are.
j'adore la photo, faut dire que j'ai pris pas mal de temps a te trouver...
big kiss from cold scotland
wish you all the best in beautiful india
love
livia
Hey Luke!
ReplyDeleteAlright our kid, happy birthday!!
Hope you have a good one in the jungle.
Lots of love Emma and Steve xxxxx
Ma Clairon!!!
ReplyDeleteMoi j'ai pas mis 2 secondes a te trouver sur la photo!! Ta l'air en pleine forme! J'espere qu'il fait chaud (nous il fait deja 0 degrés c'est horrible!), que les petits enfants sont mignons et tout et tout!! En tout cas ECHO 4 c'est le meilleur nom de groupe!!
Je pense très fort a toi, même si c'est toi qui est en vacances!!
Un tout gros kiss ma Clairon et j'attends de tes nouvelles par ta moumis!!
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Ton Anton.
Clairon!!
ReplyDeleteTrop nice de pouvoir avoir de tes nouvelles! ECHO4 looks like an amazing group. Profite en bien pk ici il fait 5 degres, pluie vent etc. Tu es asse facilement reconaissable sur la photo, exactement comme jozy et ses amis a Borneo. Occupe toi bien des petits.
Jtb tres fort et on attend plus de nouvelles.
xx
Francois
kikouuuu ma clarinette,
ReplyDeletetu as l'air hyper en forme,je suis hyper contente pour toi que tt se passe bien,j'ai vraiment hate d'entendre toutes tes petites histoires!
tu nous manques tellement, tout le monde nous demande de tes nouvelles!
je pense tres fort a toi,
many kisses xxx loove
Ad'z
ps: oooohhhh naaaannn!
Hi Davina Happy Birthday hope you Having a good one lots of love mum,dad,amy and mark. x
ReplyDeletehope you ok we had good weekend libby n i chris braggs have you seen any tigers yet freezing cold here bet it warm were you are xxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Jammy Dodger
ReplyDeleteWe just got from our trek today ...it was all of three miles and the hardest part was at the end where we forced ourselves to eat chocalate cake..needless to say the dog didn't get any ..but snored all the way home in the back of the car.
We met up with Duncan & Julie McQ on saturday...they told us Andrew McQ is at catering college now ...maybe when you get back we can all meet up and possibly he can give you a few tips!!
Thanks for the e-mail the other day ...its sounds as if everything is good...when you get time let us know how things are progressing.
lots of love from KESTON HQ
Hey christina
ReplyDeletehow is the jungle copping with you :p
hope your enjoying the experience
missing you like crazy hope too hear from you soon
love you
G x x
hello field base staffs and pms how are you and hello vijay this is super siva from madurai raleigh 08i venturer this is my 1st anniversary vijay plz send your mobile no.
ReplyDeletebye,
super siva.
Hi Amy
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a great time. How are the mosquitoes? Half term starts today, hurray! We're waiting to see more pictures of you. Tom is enjoying his only child status for the moment but it seems quiet to me.
Much love Mum
happy birthday chris braggs from all the family too many to list lol xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx im sure the elephants will sing happy birthday to you lol love mum ben and tribe
ReplyDeleteEcho 4 c'est super ! J'espère que les abris ne sont pas trop difficiles à construire et que les braconniers vous laissent tranquille ! Joz pense que tu vas voir des tigres ? J'ai hate que tu nous racontes. T'embrasse mil fois ma clarinette cherie. Suis ravie que tes copains te laissent des messages ! Love de mam
ReplyDeleteHi Tina
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, It's getting colder here at home
but I'm sure your nice and warm! I hope you've had chance to take lots of photos, don't get to close to those wild beasts though. Take care love mum, dad and all the animals.
XXXXX
ma clairette!!
ReplyDeletetas l'air en pleine forme!!
je pense fort à toi je suis sur que tu adores!!
tu nous manques a bruxelles...j'ai hate de t'entendre me raconter tout!
amuse toi bien!!
love yaa xx
mémé
Hi Luke Argall it is Mildred from Keighley. Hope you are having a great time. Just been looking at some photos you look to be.We thought you might like to catch up with Man.United, Sun.25th. Liverpool 2-Man. United 0,but it is Liverpool's only win in 7 games.On Tuesday the 27th we won Barnsley in the Carling Cup 2-o. On Sat.31st.we won Blackburn 2-0.We play Chelsea on the 8th of November who are on top of the league, but only by 1 point.Our next game in the Carling Cup is against Tottenham.Will sned another message later to keep you in touch. Love from us all Mildred
ReplyDeleteCoucou clairon !
ReplyDeleteJe suis avec adé et thom, on pensait à toi, on espere que tu t'éclate a fond en inde et que tout se passe bien! Ici, comme d'habitude, soirée-boulot-dodo :-) haha ! En bref la routine, alors que toi tu découvres tant de nouvelles choses qui sont, on le suppose, diiiiingues !! On veut absolument de tes nouvelles le plus vite possible et adé espere que tu te lave dans la "jungle" (ne t'inquiete surtout pas, tes croks vont bien et font fureur à l'ihecs, j'ai lancé la nouvelle mode et me suis fait plein d'amis grace a toi yesssssss!)
treve de plaisanterie, tout se passe bien pour nous sauf que tu nous manque et qu'on se rejouit déjà de te revoir en pleine forme..
C'est trop bizarre, on fete nos 18 ans et se dire que tu ne seras pas là nous fend le coeur..
On t'embrasse tous tres tres tres fort et t'as interet dès que tu rentre au camp de base de tout nous raconter! (on aurai bien voulu envoyer une lettre à "apres les bananier, derrière la maison 488,..." mais on a un peu peur qu'elle n'arrive jamais.....)
With looooove,
Thom, Adé et Alice xxx
ps : on a oublié de te dire que tu etait so sexy sur la photo et que donc on est rassuré sur un point, tu va pouvoir nous ramener un joli petit indou !! on compte sur toi ;-)
ReplyDeleteadé, thom, alice
de la part de alex renié: Mais est ce qu'on féééééé ca?!
Frankianna jones!!! Just got us tickets to see green day at wembley for when u get back! Missing you loads and cant wait to see you. Take care. Love Dan xxxx
ReplyDeleteHey Clairon!
ReplyDeleteComment vas tu?
Il parait que tu reviens dèja dans 15 jours! Le temps passe donc très vite! Rien n'a fondamentalement changer depuis que tu es partie et en plus ici, ça devient de plus en plus déprimant... Le soleil se couche a 4h30, le blocus approche a grand pas, il n'y a plus bcp de sortie prévues du coup... Bref Je suis sure que tu es tres bien la ou tu es (surment mieux qu'ici comme tu peux lapercevoir)!
J'tembrasse trestres fort et pense à toi,
au plaisir de te voir (a plus vite) et avec plein d'annecdotes à raconter!
xxx
Steph