Participant accounts of phase one and phase two allocations

For Trevor
Hi Trev, we are glad to see that you have been improving your manual skills - we still have many DIY jobs to do. You must have enjoyed the flushable loo and flapjacks (a handy combination!) It all sounds a bit cushy... how are you ever going to sit in an office again?! Good luck with phase 2!

Bravo to all the teams
So happy to read that all the teams survived their first phase of the expedition. Thank you Gemma for giving us news of Alpha 3 team. Matt we almost did not recognize you on the photos posted, your hair has grown so long! Knowing your feelings towards birds, you must be very proud for having made through the REST phase. Congratulations. Enjoy your trekking phase. with love from Mom and Dad

Hi Kate
Hi my big sis missing you loads. Hope you are having loads and loads of fun, and not missing us too much! Hope all is going well and enjoying yourself a lot. I am waiting to hear about everything. Hope you have loads of pictures to show us! You have a present awaiting you here which I got you from Rome (well actually Capri) but any way I think you will like it! Well anyway continue enjoying yourself and having as much fun as possible! please don't come home smelliny of seals, but if you do there is a shower awating your prioitorial use! miss you your amazing little sister! xxxx love you xxx

So good to hear about everything Gemma
It is so great to be able to read about everything you are all doing it sounds such a brilliant experience. I've given the blog address to so many people and they are loving being able to follow your progress. Gemma it was amazing to speak to you on the phone yesterday we really didn't think we would hear your voice until June 8th. You sound like you are really enjoying yourself even if you are rather dirty and hot!! Glad to see you are keeping up your writing skills while you are away! Lots and lots of love from us all and a BIG BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY for 20th May. Love Mum Dad big brother Ben and little brother Josh xxxx

The griffon
Good to read about alpha 3 and the griffon(s) and to see the pictures. Its great to hear read your news. It was also amazing to speak to you -really took me by surprise. Strange to think your great, great aunt and uncle lived in Ojiwarongo(?sp) and you have been there too! Hope the trek goes well and Happy Birthday on the 20th May - I think by the blog you are not the only one to have a birthday then Luv Mumxx

To Thomas Eriksen
You look like you are all having a really good time! The account by Alex is good to read. I wonder where Phase 2 will send you. It is a great web site for us to see how you are getting on and to see all the other projects. Leif and family are looking forward to having you stay with them. Enjoy it all. Love Dad and Ann

So good to see a bit of what you are doing
Dear Josephine,have just discovered this site We were thrilled to see the pictures and see what you,ve been up to. Looks like a very friendly vulture. We are so proud of what you are doing and I,m sure you will be equally good at brick-laying in phase 2. The food sounds a bit strange but you are obviously being very inventive!!! I,m so glad it,s all going well. We are thinking of you loads and missing your cheerful little face. Be careful and keep safe. All is well at home and you would be proud of my lungeing!!! Much love Mum and HAPPY BIRTHDAY on the 12th May when you get back from the building project.

Hair today gone tomorrow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow we found out at last !! you look like Jens as far we can see. Love you lots and enjoy the last stage of this wonderful trip. mummy bear .x. hey ast, its finn love you and hope all is well and ur having a ball! have fun and make the most of it while ur there! peace love and hair grease! F.x hi its jens you look like me.

Super Kerry Usher
Hey Kerry, long time no see! Last night was presentation night, we know you were there in spirit!! You best check out the photos when you get back, you featured in many them despite being in Africa! That will keep you wondering. We all hope you're doing well, looks great! CARROTT X

Hello from Bath to Namibia
Hi Josephine, I don't know when you'll be able to check this but Happy Birthday if you check it anytime near your Birthday. I hope you see a leopard or something exciting on the day. It sounds like you're having such an amazing time. I can't believe you built a shower! Cleaning the long drop doesn't sound quite so good. How long is it? Anyway, have fun and remember to keep your trousers tucked into your socks. Lots of love from Sophie x

Max and the seals
Glad to see you have survived the seals and not lost the expensive sunglasses. We hope the boots hold up for the long walk. Uncle David very jealous - have you met any of his mates yet ? All well here and apartment should be ready for your return. Love from all in Putney

For Alex Fair
Hi Alex Hope your having fun out there , you haven't got much time left now! Me and Glenn are gettting a new kitten wooo so you can look forward to seeing that! Bring me back a Lion cub !!! Lots of love Katy and Glenn

well done
heya kerry only me mellish..u should be really proud of what ya have done it looks amazing out there, cant wait to hear all about it when ya get bk...missed ya "sorry's" at training lol enjoy the rest of it...we got carrot pissed saturday on jades birthday..so funny lol cya soon luv mellish x