On Sunday morning pushing on through a jet lag haze, our new arrivals shook off their sleeping bags and got moving on a 26km trek to Uday's famous chicken farm. Campsite fun began with some of the venturers having to contend with monster-sized tents that unfortunately weren't waterproof. Me (Marie), Jen, Anita and Hannah discovered this later that night. In the name of personal development, monsoon do your worst!
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The rain kept falling and the training kept on coming. Lessons in camp craft (slop pits, short drops, preparing a chicken for cooking), tool training, medical aid, field communications were soaked up. And the swim tests at the Hindu temple helped refresh tired souls.
Today the venturers are taking it easy in Mysore as field base prepares for a riotous party and sensational revelations...it's project allocation time!
Finally, a special birthday mention to Sabrin! Attempts to keep it quiet on Sunday from project managers Alissa and Annette failed, and she was swiftly punished with some chocolate cake.
Happy Birthday Sabrin!
Hi Sophie B,
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having great fun (loving the snake!!)Great to see you are straight into the trekking! Dad should finish his bike ride today (11 days) and will hopefully be home tomorrow. Hope you are enjoying it all so far. Take care - love you lods! Mum XXX (Love and XXX's from Evie and Camille)
Sébastien,
ReplyDeleteHappy to see you on the pictures. We are proud of you. Tendresses Maman
Hi David,
ReplyDeleteHave been reading the blogs and it sounds as if you're having a busy but probably very wet time! If its any consolation, the weather here isn't great! Jon has just gone off to Brighton for the night to see some Raleigh friends and then he's back to the factory on Thursday to earn some money!No great excitements here- Helen and John are coming for the weekend. Hope you're enjoying yourself so far. Good to see photos of you all on the blog. Hope your cagoul is waterproof! Mum, Dad and Jon xx
Hi kay
ReplyDeleteTrek sounds excellent. Snake looks interesting. Did you cook it and serve it up in curry? Saw you in your Everton shirt in blog pics. Come on You Blues. Stay safe. Love you. Very proud Mum and Dad. X
Hi Kate, hope you haven't got too wet!It sounds as though you probably have- bet you liked the snake- not ! Hope you're managing to find enough gluten free food. Have fun- in the rain, loved the smiley picture ! Love and hugs, Mum, Dad, Charlotte and Harvey xx
ReplyDeleteHi Beth,
ReplyDeleteHoping these blogs reach you, it is all new to me but I am trying! Hope you are feeling better and that tests go o.k. Raleigh are keeping us informed. Hope your letter arrives shortly.
Lots of love Mom.xxx
Hey Joe
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're having a great time That worm the guy was holding up looked a bit scary!
We are all doing fine here and will be moving to the rented place next week The house restoration is going well
We all send our love
Dad
Hey Smurf...looks like you're safe. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteJordanne, sounds very wet, weather here is not too good either, hope you enjoyed the trekking and the snakes!!
ReplyDeleteLove from Helen, Dad and Heng xx
Hi Olly
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're getting stuck into things over in India. Hope you're not too wet! Had a go at cooking yet?
Love you loads
The Wiggies xxxx
Hi Sophie K,
ReplyDeleteYou look as if you are having a really lovely time. We are so pleased. We both send you our love.
Meme/Granddaddy
Hi Tom Hope your having a great time enjoyed seeing the pictures and look forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteLots of Love Mum & Dad
HEY KADE
ReplyDeleteALL THE FAMILY AND YOUR SKATEBOARDING CREW ARE ENJOYING SEEING PICTURES OF YOUR TRIP! HOW'S THE COBRAS BITING?
EATING RICE AND VEGGIES HERE IN SYMPATHY, WELL ONCE A WEEK!
TAKE A LOT OF PICTURES OK?
I AM JEALOUS, IT'S HOT NO RAIN AND NOT AS FUN AS IT LOOKS FOR YOU
ALL. I AM GOING TO BED AS YOU ARE GETTING UP EVERY DAY I REALISED!
STAY SAFE MATE, WE'LL BE THINKING OF YOU HOPING YOU'RE WELL.
IF YOU RUN INTO A SNAKE REMEMBER, DUNEENWURRYWIFFIT.
DAD
Hello Eva!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have good time in India,you so good help the children there in India to a better life.Take care of you and enjoy your time.
Many hug from Rikard and May
Hi Sophie K! Hope you're having a great time and not getting too wet and enjoying all the curry! (you better be learning some good recipes to cook when you get back!) Like the headscarf, very nice. Love Selena xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Arnold,
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to see you in the pictures. Hope you're having a great time.
Love from Mum & Dad
Hi Grace, hope you're having lots of fun. I look forward to trying a curry made by you. I think you should tell your new friends the poo story if you haven't already. OH, I broke your rear window and psycho DVDs and can't afford to buy them back.
ReplyDelete*A big hug*
Joe
Hi Shona
ReplyDeleteLovely to have you news. Hope the rash is not too painful. Sounds like you are having a wonderful time. Look forward to hearing what you next adventure is.
Lots of love
Auntie Anne xxxxx
Namaste Kade,
ReplyDeleteHey Bye. We are happy to hear that all is well. We have enjoyed looking at the photos. It looks like it is not all work and no play. We look forward to seeing your photos and hearing the tales when you get back to Bermuda.
All the best mate,
Debbie, Kurt, Jaclyn and Melissa
Hi Shona, lovely pic of u! hope ur having a good time, by the looks of it u are. take care, miss you lots and love ya loads, Katie xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Grace,
ReplyDeleteI guess my previous comment wasn't approved. We are all thinking of you. Josh is applying for teachfirst. Pete and Joseph have Jobs. I am still looking. Zainab is happy. I have been clearing out my house and found some interesting bits which i will sell on ebay. love and kisses.
Caroline.
Hi Molly!
ReplyDeleteYour mum told me we could write somthings to you on this site so thought i'd write a quick hello from England. looked through some of your pictures and it looks like your having a really good time. you havn't missed much here, actually we haven't done anything its really quiet, but its Emmas birthday today so we're going to brighton tonight which should be fun. hope everythings good and hope your enjoying yourself.
im looking forward to see you when your home!
love you lots
Sammy xxxxx
Hi anna its sophie!
ReplyDeletei hope your okay, i sent you a comment before but i dont know if you got it?! Anyway ive seen your photos nice banoffe pie ;) you look like your having a great time! i have so much to tell you, i'll have to wait for you to come back! i miss you loads, i'll keep looking at your photos on the blog and see what your getting up to! loads and loads of love xxxx