- BEEP, BEEP BEEP it's 07.00 and time for a quick assessment of the night's kitchen raid. Was it Ed the Bearded Pig trashing the place, or a leopard monkey? Or was it one of Richard's midnight feasts?
- 07.10 and whoever is on housekeeping duty stirs, taking comfort only in the racket they can create to make sure everyone else wakes up too.
- At 07.20 breakfast is served, and grumbles about who's taken too much porridge are heard.
- 07.55 means it's 5 minutes to the scheduled time to start work, and Caspar tumbles out of bed.
- At 08.30, after half an hour of waiting for the rangers, the group are cranky after the early start and high levels of caffeine from their morning coffee(s).
- 10.30 and after two hours of hard graft Alpha 4 take a break from digging holes and painting, for a well deserved bag of banana chips.
- At 12.00 it's time for lunch. Housekeeping have outdone themselves yet again, with two packets of crackers and a scraping of peanut butter. The daily squabble over who gets to eat the cracker crumbs ensues (Anu wins). After lunch, the group chill out until their next shift begins.
- 14.00 and back to work with lots of sweating - it's hot.
- At 17.00 the group head back to camp and the queue for the shower begins.
- At 19.00, refreshed and a little less smelly, Alpha 4 relax and reflect on the day's achievements.
- 20.00 decisions, decisions! What feast will we whip up tonight? Alpha 4's amazing cook SJ is guaranteed to impress.
- At 21.00, with a full dinner in our bellies, Alpha 4 sit down to another evening of banter.
Selamat datang!
Monday, 24 March 2008
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7 comments:
SJ [Alpha4]
Way to go...didn't know you are a great chef!
Cheers from uncle chong
Hi Lizzie, sounds like the last change over is a bit more up market!
Glad to hear you're getting to go to the Danum Valley, there should be lots of wildlife to see there!
It was a huge surprise to speak to you yesterday and today and great to have a chat, even if was rather a quick one.
Speak to you again soon.
Love BMK
Hi Son!
We received your letter today and will pass it to Alex next Tuesday when he's back from Beijing.
Sounds as though you are thoroughly enjoying things there. The mud pit sounds wonderful as do your activities with all the friends you have made.
We had a nice but cold time in England and it is snowing here for Easter. We hope it will warm up soon.
Hope you get to do some diving. Do you intend to contact Ivan in Penang for your PADI?
Your bank accounts are OK.I have paid outstanding bills.
Let us know if you have received our letters yet and if you can read the blog. Next time you are in a suitable spot, try phoning again.
All the best from all here.
Dad.
Hi Tom (Hywel-Edwards)
Thanks for the phone call. Shame the line was so poor, better luck next time, got most of your news though. Good luck with your next phase, lots of DIY skills on your return I hope. Haven't decided when to go to France yet so if calling again try home first,then Mum's mobile. Love Mum, Dad and the boys.
JiaLoon [Alpha 5 in transit]
NUS's AUS closes in 2 days time, ie Friday 28Mar08. Hence, I will apply on your behalf and fax relevant documents by tomorrow.
Take good care...
Emma!
Was so good hearing from you
Mum says she misses you and all your friends are asking for you
It's nice being home for the holidays, clean sheets yei!, but the house seems so quiet without you!
I am really sorry but don't think I can make it to Nepal to see you, it would cost over a thousand pounds for flights and I can't afford it
really sorry, but call soon!
Paula
xxx
Steph Le Corn!
(btw, i have no idea about this alpha business so i'm just going for it..)
Just read your letter, sounds like you're having a great time!! I've been searching this website for all your photos... looks pretty cool! I'm a bit gutted there aren't any photos showing the leach attack... or the skank foot you have. Actually maybe best that one was left out.
I read that this is your last mission in Malaysia, must be getting excited to move on to your next destination... Oz land?
Jersey easter has not been the same without you guys, we are a considerably depleted group of friends!
Getting back to uni in 2 weeks, got a whole load of exams too look forward to aswell which is amazing. I bet you're quite jealous!
Hope you're well lady and having lots of fun :)
Keep safe, lots of love
Naomi XXX
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