we’re alive!
hey everyone
We’re finally checking in on a quick excursion to Luang Prabang we are currently doing our project phase now in a village called Bam Nam Nga where we are painting every inch of the village primary school. We have set up residence in the pre school and covered the place in the mosquito nets. Talking of mosquitos! Some people have been somewhat eaten alive and have turned into one big bite, Becki stopped counting at 50!
So far we have spent alot of time traveling up and down thailand and loas on various modes of transport, everyones favourite being the tuk tuk.
The acclimatisation trek pushed everyone especially the 2 hour vertical uphill climb of the seemingly never ending mountain. However the trek allowed us to stay with two different hill tribes and see a COMPLETELY different way of life.
Overall everyone is having a fantastic time though sometimes missing home and luruxies, but don’t worry we’re all ok. Laos is gorgeous and we’re enjoying everything about it.
To mums, dads and family “Hi missing you all, hope everyone is well”
We shall try and update the blog sooner next time
Bye for now!
July 24, 2009 at 9:03 am
Hi Becca ,
It is great to be hearing some news about all that you have been up to since you left. Sounds as if you are having a fantastic adventure . Very quiet here at home (apart from the builders on the roof) as everyone seems to be away on their hols. I got your message and have relayed every scrap of info to family and friends. We are all missing you very much.
Lots of love
Mum, Dad and Will.xxx
July 24, 2009 at 9:28 am
Hi Bebs
Lovely to hear news of you. Sorry about all the bites but then you are just so lovely who wouldn’t want a taste. It all sounds very adventurous and scary to us !olduns!. Hope your painting goes well-you might find you really enjoy it.
We are missing you so much. Nan sits in the chair with her foot up thinking of you all day and admiring her !Hoppy Annie! flowers which came today from the Kent Crays.
Judys here with us for a couple of days cooking and doing some chores and it’s such a help.
Love kisses and hugs from us three. Nan Grandad and Jude.xxxx
July 24, 2009 at 9:30 am
Hi Hannah and everyone
Pleased to hear from you all. Sounds amazing apart from the bites !!
Love to you all
Mum, Papa D and Jack xxxxxxxxxxxx
July 24, 2009 at 10:48 am
Hi Jess and everyone, sounds like you are having a fabulous time I am sooooo Jealous…..I am now looking after the house and doing boring chores!!! Mum Dad and DAvid have arrived in S.A and enjoying there hols boo hoo!!!
Your not missing much in the way of the weather or anything happening!!
Miss You lots and enjoy your painting!
Love you
Rachel xxxxxx
July 24, 2009 at 11:10 am
hey guys sounds like your having a fab time… glad your having fun!!
hope you’re not missing all the luxuries too much =)
everyones missing you all back here… everythings a bit quiet with so many loud people gone! lol
the weathers pretty rubbish atm… (wearing a hoody and jeans right now) so your really not missing out.
anyways off on my own hols tomorrow so thought i write before i went away. enjoy the rest of your time there.. try not to get bitten anymore!
see you all soon
love iz xxxxx
July 24, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Hi Rebecca,
We are following your progress day by day and are pleased that you are having a time of your life.
Your scratches, bruises and insect bites will soon fade but your memories will remain with you forever.
When you return you will also be skilled in the art of painting which we are sure will be of great benefit. You will be able to show everyone your new found techniques in the new extension at High Birches, there is also the stable, summerhouse, fences the list is endless. We also have a summerhouse, fences and shed that need a bit of attention.
Lots of love, keep safe,
Grandma & Grandad Ford
July 29, 2009 at 10:47 am
So glad to hear that my painting skills are already in planning into being put into action! After a week of painting the village’s primary and secondary school the thought of having to paint the extension is horrible! We are back in Luang Prabang now and have therefore enjoyed a proper Western meal (a week of plain rice and noodle dishes most definitely takes its toll – I’m most definitely craving one of Grandma’s roast dinners right now! ) We stay here for a couple of days until we make our way back into Thailand to complete our main trekking phase – something we are all very apprehensive of! The insect bites have indeed faded but will no doubt return when I’m back in the jungle – ah well, all part of the fun I guess! Hope everyone your end is safe and well – send Vera my love and tell her that I most definitely am behaving myself!
All my love as always
Rebecca
July 24, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Glad to hear from you. Slap on the DEET and frighten them mossies! The trek sounds awesome- and that was just a short one! Any chance of snaps or do we wait til you get home. very quiet without Lou and all the rest of you txting or calling!
July 25, 2009 at 11:47 am
Hi Jesss!!!!
Nice to see an update
We are all missing you in waitrose land, I saw cheesecake guy again haha, any ideas yet on who he looks like yet?
have fun and see you in a month
xxxxxxxxxx
July 25, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Hey guys, glad your having fun, sounds like a great experience! shame about the mossies!
not much happening here so enjoy yourselves out there and see you when you get back!
Lv sophie xxxx
July 26, 2009 at 8:29 pm
we are all missing you loads and are very proud of what you are doing! keep going and can’t wait to hear more! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
July 26, 2009 at 10:38 pm
jessica oirschot…you told me to check this website so i have
. and so apparently has your sister etc. you’re gonna feel so loved with all these comments haha.
. and swimming’s been really lonely without you. and yeahh i really need a catch up session. soo, once you’ve finished with all your amazing trecking and painting and things hurry your bum back home pleases 
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anyways. glad you’re having fun
oh, and hope you haven’t stumbled across any ten legged spiders or ridiculously huge centipedes and the suchlike yet…
miss you loads. loveeee xxxx.
July 27, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Hey guys!
Hope you are having a good time and it is not too horrible. Heard about the food poisoning and the leeches – sounds lovely. I, on the other hand have come back from a much more relaxing holiday in Greece and have much fewer bites. Anyway hope you have fun painting the school and climbing and counting bites and all the other ‘enriching’ stuff. Bet you realise why they call it World Challenge now. Miss you all – England is very quiet without you – and hopefully see you soon. Lots of Love
xxx
July 28, 2009 at 10:53 am
Hi Becca and everyone
Couldn’t miss out on adding our bit. You are missing nothing in England, normal summer service has resumed with wind, rain and grey skies and if we are really lucky, every now and then, a bit of blue sky and sun to remind us it really is July!!!
We are still dead jealous of you guys as we love that part of the world, although we do prefer 5* when we go!
Keep seeing the positive side of things and you will all be fine.
Bye for now
July 29, 2009 at 10:53 am
Hey guys!
So glad that you guys have left a message for me too! I feel so darn popular – aahaha. I wouldn’t worry about the weather too much – its been incredibly hit and miss here due it being the monsoon season. Besides, you’ll be in blinking Spain in no time! Still can’t believe that you guys will all be out there without me – make sure you do all the usual trips and remember any funny stories and jokes for me!
I’ll try my best to keep you all updated!
X
August 5, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Hi Bekka and everyone
Now in Spain so feeling much better. Have just bought outside sofas/arm chairs so feeling really chilled. Looking to go to Thailand for Xmas having been inspired by your blogs. Do 5* hotels have leeches etc???
Glad you all look well in your photos,, will try and upload some of ours onto facebook, probably Wills or Adams.
Take care
x
July 29, 2009 at 11:10 am
WE LOVE CAMILLA
July 29, 2009 at 11:19 am
Hi guys
am very pleased to see you are all still alive and well – despite the excessive amount of mossies. i feel for you, i really do.
Bromley is lacking excitement with you all out there – but i know there will be much to talk about when you return!
have an amazing rest of the trip and keep us posted on what you’re doing!
love you all very much and be safe!
hugs and kisses xxxxx
July 29, 2009 at 6:41 pm
Hi guys! This sounds so good! Love that you’ve done a blog that’s such a good idea, we eAch kept diaries to write it up but I love re blog idea lol. Mosquito bites are the worst, jess Harding had 50 on her legs when we counted!!
Hope you’re all well, be safe and keep updating! Wish I was doing it again!
Liberty X