Hello, hello, well we’re back from the airport and with us we have all the remaining venturers for the 11E & F expeditions. We have had people flying in from all over the world over the last couple of days, from Bermuda, from Hong Kong and the Netherlands, our host country venturers have also arrived and have been with us here since Sunday.
Andrew, Donks and I went to collect the venturers from Bangalore airport at the bright and twirley hour of 4:30am. Everyone soon started coming through arrivals with big smiles and even bigger bags. We’ll be updating you all in greater detail about what everyone is up to but we thought you’d like some photos of their arrival in the meantime.
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| Donks in her technicolour dream dress |
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| Welcome to Raleigh India!! |
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| The BA flight has landed!! |
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| It's early but everyone is still smiling |
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| The early birds |
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| Andrew making sure we have everybody |
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| The 11 E Venturers |
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| The 11F Venturers |
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| 11E on the move to field base |
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| Closely followed by 11F |
Meanwhile back at field base the volunteer managers were getting ready to welcome everyone to Raleigh India and everything was looking great when the buses rolled into field base at midday.
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| Field base getting ready to welcome. |
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| All our Host Country Venturers |
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| Arriving safe and sound at field base Over and out from field base we will be back very soon!!! |
Looks like Andrew's signing autographs! Nice beard!
ReplyDeleteHi Andrew!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you so happy.
Rev. Dr. Sharon (Winnipeg)
Chelsey - you guys look great and wide awake. Ethan says hi!
ReplyDeleteFor Struan Boase
ReplyDeleteJust caught the photos of you all landing in India before we headed off to Ardfern.Looking good!
M.A. and Patrick
Hi Alex glad to see that you all arrived safely looking good
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel, Glad to see you arrived safely, love and hugs from all of us Julian, Sian, Ben, Molly (and me of course!) xxxxx
ReplyDeleteAlice B.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy yourself. Looks amazing already
Remember leave your mark...
Lots of photos and videos please. x
For Yasmin Kanji(11E Venturers)
ReplyDeleteDear Yasmin, so good to see your picture and the update. Looking forward to more updates and pictures. Have lots of fun and lots of love Sikander(Baba) xx
For Alice Bayfield (1F)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your wonderful adventure.
Love from us all as we enjoy my 80th birthday.
Grandad sends his Love x x x x
Grandma
Andrew!!
ReplyDeleteYour beard suits you haha! The pics look amazing and you must be having a good time by the looks of it.
We all miss you here though! It's so quiet without you lol! Even the Russian and bobby miss you.
I'll see you soon!
Dear Sophie R,
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have arrived safely!! You all look amazingly happy and relaxed after such a long flight! Hope you have a fabulous time!
Lots of love from us all in Pembs.xxx
For chelsey Lee 11F hi chels hope ur settled in today and finding your way ok! Will be checking blog everyday,keeping my eye on you!even from here!have fun,miss you already,love to pam! Mum, aka Oscar xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteFor Celia C.
ReplyDeleteMurphy says hi - kept us up ALL NIGHT LONG!
For Christina!
ReplyDeleteBet you never though I'd send a message here, but here I am!! ... Just want to say I'm thinking of you and hope you winning your fights with moths and tigers!
Love from me
R
xxx
For Elvis:
ReplyDeleteJust saw the photo and knew that you had safely arrived and started the trip, congratulations~
My computer had been recovered and I could update your news, thanks god~~~
I miss you so much!!!!!
Add oil for your journey.
Hi Emma, Glad you arrived safely and have met up with your group 11E (I think. Have a wonderful 10 weeks and enjoy every moment of the experience. Will be checking up on the blog each day to see what you're up to! Will write soon. Love you lots xxxxx
ReplyDeleteFor Jonathan Oakman 11F
ReplyDeleteHi Jo hope you are settling in and enjoying yourself...and coping with the beasties! We're all thinking of you. Love mumxx
Hello Christina,
ReplyDeleteThinking of you as you set off with Foxtrot 2 to Basavapura.Enjoy yourselves, work hard and don't forget your spade! Love Mum and Dad xxx xxx
S Duncan
ReplyDeletefor Catriona (11E)
Just want to say thinking of you and hope all is well with you in the deep jungle, probably
try not to challenge any elephant.
Spicy send her loud meow too, LOL, Meahxxx
Emma Williams 11A,
ReplyDeleteHey Emmy! Glad you made it safe and survived the night in the airport! Hope you're getting settled into base, the food and any creepy crawlies :) Sent your first letter today but bad news as he said it may take up to 2 weeks!! Look out for them have a great time
Love Andy, Mum Vicky Jade & co. xxxxx
To Hannah Jones!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you - always at the back of the bus!
Thinking of you. Hope everything is good - have a great time!
PCM&C xx
For Chaitali Desai 11E,
ReplyDeleteHey Chaitali glad to see you got there safe and sound. I've shown all the girls this link so we will be watching what you're up to!
Miss you lots!
Love from Vicki and all the West Sussex Ladies xxx
Emma Williams 11E,
ReplyDeleteHi Emmy! Glad to see you made it ok and survived the night in the airport! Hope you've settled in and got used to the food and creepy crawlies so far :)
Sent your first letter although bad news the man at the post office said it may take up to 2 weeks, look out for the it though! Raining heavy in Khon Kaen so you wouldn't be too jealous :)
Have the best time,
Love Andy, Mum Vicky Jade & co. xxxxxxx :)
For chelsey Lee 11F. Hi chels,can't believe how great you all look considering the long journey!keep smiling for the camera!All well here hope your having a great experience and making the most of each day!can't wait to here all about it,love you lots mum,dad, eth and Tilly!xxx
ReplyDeleteMatty D, (11F)
ReplyDeletewatch out for them slow dusty wickets...no good for an eminent paceman like yourself. Have a great time, looks like it's all going to be gravy mate!
For Alex Humphries, 11F
ReplyDeleteWe were happy to see you had arrived and made it on to the coach!!
Thinking of you lots and wondering what you are up to. Can't wait to see more photos.
Much love from everyone at home. XX
Lewis Dowding (11F)
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you safe and sound.
Have a great time
Mum, Dad, George and Robyn
X
For Louise McStravick
ReplyDeleteI can see no pictures of you pooise - where art thou !!! How is pooing in the bush with no toilet roll - I hear grass is soft ....
lalalalalalala
Brap !
ya peeps x
I would like to say hi! to Devon & the Bermuda crew who are in India...Hope you guys have a wonderful time..
ReplyDeleteLove
Devon's mom
For John Whitaker...
ReplyDeleteHi big John, it's Laura and becks here! We are just sitting in Brisbane having lunch together and we thought of you! Hope you had a great birthday and are enjoying yourself in India so far. It all becomes a bit more real when the venturers arrive doesn't it! I expect you'll be off on phase 1 soon so hopefully this will reach you on the loop and it's all going really well. I'm very jealous (becks that it's...Laura not so much I don't think!)
Stay safe, lots of love, laura and becks xxx
PS Laura wanted to add something about your bowels but I'm not sure it would get past the comms officer's sensoring process! X
For Bradley Pfeifer
ReplyDeleteLoved the pix on arrival. Hi from Mum & Dad, Tinklers, and Dave Renneberg says hi !
For Alex Clarke 11E
ReplyDeleteIt was great to see that you've arrived safely and we loved the photos - especially your happy face on the coach! Have a wonderful time and keep safe.Love Mum and Dad
For Celia C.
ReplyDeleteCharles home late last night - bad traffic from Sandhurst. Murphy still sleeping by our bed; no mice yet but the usual problems with his backside.
Little Colin coming today with another builder. Larry playing hard to get. lots of love
For Jason Rhind (Bermuda)
ReplyDeleteHey Jay,
Thinking of you often and wishing you a wonderful time in India. There was an article in the Bermuda Sun on Wednesday this week that talked all about elephants in Mysore - cool! Saw Cameron yesterday and he asked about you and said to give you his best. Lots of people ask about you!
Hope that you are having a wonderful time. Stay safe. Miss you and love you tons,
Jenn xoxo
Dear Elvis (11E venturer),
ReplyDeleteI will visit this blog frequently and tell mum and dad your recent life in India, showing to them the photos of you.
If you have time, leave message for us.
We all miss you. Take good care yourself.
Big Tortoise ^^
For Elizabeth WAI 11F
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday. Hope you enjoy everything there. Looking for lot of photos to come.
Dad
JACK JONES 11F hi jack hope u are enjoying it so far we are off to spain tomorrow love and miss you lots demi passed great news
ReplyDeleteFor Lucy Mason 11F
ReplyDeleteHi Luce
Great to see you in the photo.
Have fun
Mum Dad Tom & Killy xxx
For Chessie Clarke (11E)
ReplyDeleteHi Chessie! We thought we'd posted a comment a couple of days ago, but are obviously so IT illiterate that it didn't register. So here's another try...
Great to see you in the photos, and to see that you've reached India safely. Hope all's going well - look forward to hearing from you when you can.
Lots of love, Mum and Martin xxxx
Message for chelsey Lee 11F.Hi chels hope your well.you must be almost ready for setting off on your travels!Cant believe you have been gone almost a week.Hope things are going well on the toilet front!Bet you have lots of funny tales regarding that when get back.Looking forward to the next set of pictures coming up on the blog,lots of love from mum,dad eth and Tilly xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Dwayne Robinson,
ReplyDeleteI am glad you arrives safe and sound. Hope to see you in some pictures on your adventures. Stay cool, have fun and enjoy the yummy food (rice). That also goes for the rest of the BDA crew.
Love Mom.
Ben Salts (11E)
ReplyDeleteIts great to of seen you in the pictures. It's only been a couple days but its deffinatley quieter here.
Keep enjoying yourself,
Love David, Mum and Dad.
For Pamina de Hauteclocque,
ReplyDeleteton sourire est rayonnant sur les photos du blog !!! je les transfère sur mon ordinateur.
es tu dans le groupe communauté ou énergie ?
parle tu quelques mots d'hindi avec les indiens ?
Casimir va partir en Éthiopie en septembre avec son école; Cyprien a passé son oral de français (peau de chagrin, Balzac) et ensuite il a fait la fête toute la nuit à la maison.
et moi je suis allée à Strasbourg et Vesoul cette semaine, c'est moins exotique que Bangalore; plein de bizzzzouxxx de paris, Mam
For Celia C.
ReplyDeleteAunt Celia came by yesterday wanting to know how you are, what you are going to be doing, etc etc etc. Charles entertained her. When do you hear about your programme for the next few weeks?
love, mummy
Marian Donegan for Amy Donegan
ReplyDeleteHi darling. You look really happy in the photos on this site and since speaking I know you will have the most fantastic time. Enjoy every minute and don't stop taking your photos and writing every detail of your expedition in your journal. What an unbelievable experience for you and everyone there. Will write often to update you. Have chased cardi loss. Rosemary will look for. Will try and keep blogs short so I have more next time.
Take care. Lots of love. Mum xx
YASMIN KANJI(11E)
ReplyDeleteDear Yasmin, Hope you are well and having fun, All is well here and Zandi comes back from school today. Looking forward to an update on your trip and pictures of you. Lots of Love Baba xx
jacob rogers 11E hi jacob, cant believe im doing this, good practice for my typing skills! Good to see you in the photos, whats with the sunglasses:exhaustion, shyness or just cool! It'll be great to see what you're up to next. Loads of love Kate xx
ReplyDeleteFor Alex Humphries 11F
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you looking happy though tired, bet you loved the trek! We are off to Spain tomorrow, taking the laptop so we can keep an eye on the blog.Much love as always, The family in Devon.XX
Hi Tabitha,
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you looking well, not tired, in the group photo. Enjoy everyday and we'll follow the blog.
Love, Dad & Marlene xx
Happy Birthday Rachel!
ReplyDelete20 years old on Monday. Wish we were there = or you were here! Lots of love and hugs from all of us - Molly said a special 'Hello' and is looking forward to seeing you in Bristol when you get back. Mum xxxx
Hi Rachel (libby-mills)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear from Sian you arrived safely. Glad everyone arrived safely. Have a wonderful time (adventure). Mysore has a wonderful flower market, one of the best in India. If possible see the palace all lit up in the evening. If you get the opportunity then Hampi is mind boggling. You are bound to get 'Delhi belly', be extra careful with the water!!! Take care..Love Daddy X One thing is sure, whether you love, or detest India you will never be the same again.India is a reality check point!
For Rachel Libby-Mills, 11F
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Popsie!! Hope you have an amazing 20th Birthday and a wonderful adventure in India! I'm always thinking of you and wondering what you're up to. Can't wait to hear all about it.
Looks like you're having lots of fun in the photos. Remember to take lots of pics too!
Love love love x x x
For Rachel Libby-Mills
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel,
Happy, Happy Birthday.
Have a great adventure. A wonderful opportunity to see a little of India and it's people. Try and visit the flower market at Mysore, one of the best in India. The palace illuminated in the evening is worth seeing. I guess you may have already experienced 'Delhi Belly', be very careful with the water. Have a lovely time, the experience will rest with you forever.
Love DaddyX
Hi Tu Wei of foxtrot 2,
ReplyDeleteHope everything is fine at your end. We have been updating ourselves on the blog so we know what you are going through.How`s the trench digging coming along? Seen any elephants yet?
We are all fine at home. Its also very hot for the past few days!
Missing you always... pop,mom and sis
rachel stott
ReplyDeleteHey
Miss you so much, and really hope you get this. just in st tropez with all ma sailing friend - having an incredible time. 27 today, and did some shopping to make you proud - hat and bikini. Literally can not wait for you to get back and tell you everything about my summer - it will amuse / excite you. met olls entire extending family. luckily they approved!
bring told to get life andd dance
so love ou and miss you sooooooooooooooo much xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Hayley ....just written you a letter ! Latest blog update makes digging sess pits sound fun - looks like you've got some good team spirit going ! Hope you didnt't sing in the Talent night and v dissapointed that all that cricket practice hasn't paid off - James is on his way to help ! Miss you...love Dad xx
ReplyDeleteHay rox i have sent you a email back. i hope you got the card off me and mum. Thinking about you all the time. Hope you are enjoying it big sis keep you head up on them low days and remember we are so proud and love you so so much. You a amazing person. So lovely to see the pics of you there. Love from Mum, Racahel, Lydia and bump(Willow) xxxx
ReplyDeleteDear Najee Clarke
ReplyDeleteTANGO
I saw the picture of you trekking and was so pleased to see your beautiful smile. You look like a celebrity in a movie. Needless to say we miss you and pray that you are letting your little light shine. Everyday we pray for you and ask God to keep you in His care. I cannot believe how quickly the time has passed. It is almost one month already since you left. Stay safe. Keep the Lord in the centre of each day. I go on the blog every so often to try and keep aware of what is happening and where you are. It has been said it is very courageous for the trekkers to do that event the very first week. Do not blame you. See the country side first. Charlotte and Sarah have asked which part of India were you visiting. Well from Papa and me lots of hugs and prayers.
Gran.
To Alice Bayfield Foxtrot 1
ReplyDeleteOnly one week to go at school now.
Had Department BBQ on Budleigh beach in the Rain.. Good fun but definetely british. We are all missing so much, but really enjoy all of the messages and stories... I can't wait to see the photographs so we can see into your world at the moment.. Take care sweetie.. You are my little angel... Big Smiles x x x x
Happy belated 21st birthday Tristy.
ReplyDeleteI sent you a text and fb message. I hope you received them. Mummy and Daddy have just pointed out to me that there is a Raleigh International blog so have told me I should leave a message for you.
We all hope you are having a wonderful time.
Lots of love
Stephie, Scott, Mummy and Daddy
xxx
Kat Rosen - Charlie 1
ReplyDeleteHi Kat
How's everything, I guees the first phase is almost done, looking fowardrd to seeing some pics of your brickwork!! don't get to jealous when you see the pics of the team leaders in the water park :-)
take care, missing you
Dad and mum xx
Steven Simpson
ReplyDeleteHi Sis,
I hope you are safe and enjoying your time out in India????
Just got you're post card, it was a nice surprise - didnt expect to get one for ages.....
Missing you loads and hope your having a wonderfull time xxxxx
Steve & sharon
To Najee Clarke
ReplyDeleteTANGO
Hello Najee,
I trust that you are keeping extremely well and that you are consuming lots and lots of water. Take great care to remain healthy!
We just had the two day Cup Match holiday and can you imagine Somerset let St. George's win!!!
As usual we had a BBQ the first night of the Cup Match.
By now I would think you are enjoying India as much as any of the natives. Enjoying the curry, the roti, the rice and the porridge. I am sure too that your skin must be as dark as Ebony's or close to it.
Surely you have made some life long friends and are having marvellous experiences. Cherish each moment. The character you are developing and the skills you are mastering will undoubtedly be beneficial in the journey towards your destiny. Give honour where honour is due. Be thankful for Raleigh, its leadership and theopportunity to learn from them. Most of all keep God first and foremost. He is well able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all you ask or think.
We love you adn miss he bobby pins, dirty dishes, fried foods and hearing the bike come into the yard after you had a HARD day. We miss your singing too! (LOL) Stay safe, Stay confident. Stay trusting in God. Papa and I send you Hugs and kisses all the way from BDA.
TO: Najee Clarke
ReplyDeleteTANGO 5
Hello Najee,
This ay have come twice.
I trust that you are doing extremely well. By now I would think that you are more native than the natives. Enjoying curry, roti, rice and porridge. No hamburgers and fries I would guess! I am trusting that you are taking good care of your health staying hydrated and getting sufficient sleep. As I see it your skin must be close to the colour of Ebony's.
We do miss you - your bobbi pins, the dishes, the fried food, your singing and your singing and your singing (LOL). Go towards your destiny
Continue to trust God. Hugs and tickles from me and Papa : Gran
TO: NAJEE CLARKE
ReplyDeleteTANGO 5
Hello again Naj,
I am not sure if you have been told by the St. George's fans in the family but St. George's won the Annual Cup Match Classic. It was a great game. St. George's won by 1 run and 2 wickets. We had our ususl BBQ teh first evening of the Match. All in all it was a lot of fun. And teh Lord blessed us with great weather. I am sure you are appreciating your leaders and any new friends you are making. Charlet and Sarah want to know if you will be in their area Kerela! TOld them I did not know. They are praying for you as all of us are. God bless. Stay safe. Go to your destiny.
Love Gran