Impressive! Howdy neigh...bour! Lovely to hear from you - it's been a while since the last blog! Very impressive use of Spanish and very impressed with your decision to horse ride, go Whale!! xxx
Hi from mum and dad Hi we are at fuzzys meeting Mums uncle John Agnes Nanny and Debbie. thanks for the birthday and anniversary messages. Keep having fun love m and d xxxxxx
Parcel Sweetheart, I can't send you a steak, but we'd like to send you some treats (they might well arrive after you've left), so tell me what you miss. The latest edition of "Hello", some organic high altitude camomile tea, gummibears or .....? Love C
Any post is good post Dearest C Bear, that would be lovely. I would never say no to gummie bears or Green Tea, but don't feel you have to. In a few weeks I am off to Nicaragua so should be able to buy some treats there. Anyhow, how are you? How
is the family? Hope you have something nice planned for your birthday? Big hugs, take care, love, Sxx
How to sign up Hey there ma and pa (and all). Signing up is pretty easy...they need lots of volunteers for turtle season....http://www.gvi.co.uk/programs/wildlife-expedition-costa-rica
see you all in the jungle then......
It looks fantastic, Sharon! Thank you for the updates; it's great to see how you are getting on.
The weather in the UK is pretty appalling at the moment, so there's a strong chance that it is actually wetter here than it is in the jungle. Fewer snakes, though.
That's a big one! Crikey...stay away from Andrew, he looks mean! You could try the zig zag run, or do a Mick Dundee and wrestle him...then you could wear him like a suit ;-)
Conrad's request I change my profile picture I don't have any good pictures of me, however not wanting to disappoint my readership I have added a picture of me with Mrs Sloth in the background. I had just come back from an 8 mile walk along the beach in 90 degree heat but got to Base and told there was a sloth on South Trail so I donned my wellies and Peter kindly took the picture.
Andrew as an outfit dare I say it but he would make a good bag and shoe combo - and with matching belt!!!!! I know what you are thinking - who let this woman into the jungle!
Enjoy... Sounds great. I googled the village you're heading to to check out the tents you will probably be staying in and to my surprise Tortuguero has it's own website sponsored by Kuoni. Looks like you'll be living the dream out there.
ps blondie says hello
All communications are broken .... Silence ! From Bartoni ?
You are assumed dead and we are all in morning back here at Greystoke (Tarzan reference for the literary minded)
We are sending out messages with the missionaries to see if they have word of you.
The city is empty and silent, nothing moves here and it is as if the offices are filled by a people in mourning.
Speak up girl! Where are you ? what's Up! What flora and fauna have you saved ?
I have not given up hope that you may be alive.
Yours in hope and anticipation,
Mr. Evans (red socks in case you ask)
Blue stripey socks up to the knee Dearest Sir Tim et al, it is with great pleasure that I type I am alive after 2 months in the jungle! What have I seen...lots of things like Tyra, Coati, Agouti, birds and more birds, Mantled Howler Monkeys, crocodiles, turtle tracks, Jaguar tracks, and sloth. Pictures to follow. Is it therefore too late to get an invite to my wake?! I have been eagerly awaiting news that MBS has decided to set up a network in Costa Rica....when do I start the paperwork?!
Good luck! Great to hear that things are going well so far, and I promise not to say "I told you so" now that I discover you did not practise compass skills sufficiently... Rule 1: bring the compass!
Enjoy your trip into the wild...
Love you! Great blog sister, you paint a good picture...glad you got some meat before your veggie diet starts in earnest! Can't wait to hear about your first 2 weeks. Have fun. Love you xx
Hooray, you're there! Hello sister! So pleased you have arrived safely and made a friend already, great news! Hope the Newark airport trek wasn't too bad. Have a good sleep and then tell us all about the weather, surroundings, people, etc etc...have you spoken any Spanish yet?? Love you xxxx
a is r and e is a Thanks for the messages. Really love to read them. So, I have started trying to put my Spanish into action. I met an American called Don Tucker - yes really his name - and he gave me a crash course in pronunciation. I still couldn´t pronounce the name of the room I was staying in though to ask for the key but got there in the end. I think the hostel owner knew what I meant all along but he´s just getting me to practice too. Met an american who is also on the trip -Jacob but should meet the others this morning. San Jose city is pretty small with a lot of traffic.Peter it seems deploys the Comper mantra of crossing roads "if in doubt just walk out". I on the other hand as you can imagine dither for a bit, see Peter cross a busy road and scurry behind squeeking - quick- I think I am like Piglet when it comes to crossing roads! Radio silence for about two weeks now...off to the rainforest yipeeee. take care, love you and good luck for footie this weekend x
Do you know the way to San Jose? Hi jean! glad to hear you got there safe and sound - I almost replied to your text and then realised it would be 1:30am your time....so I hope you got a good nights sleep!
Happy exploring xx
Spanish Hi Sharon,
I did my degree in Spanish so I've spent a lot of time in Spain and South America. I think the most useful phrase is "Que Pasa?" it means what's happening/what's going on. It's quite coloquial so you'll sound like you understand the language and it can be used in almost any situation.
Other phrases: (pronunciation in brackets)
Me llamo (me yamo) Sharon - my name is Sharon
Soy inglesa - I'm English
I hope that helps to get you started! Have fun!
Excited for you Dearest Sharon, I am so excited for you already wishing you all the best and happy preparation for the trip of your life! And what is this, you are not sure if you'll be any good at what they will want you to do?! It's your passion, it's what you want to do, so OF COURSE YOU'LL BE GOOD!! Lots of love Cxxx
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Loving the green turtle experience.