Day 3 in Mtu Wa Mbu, and the explorers slowly arise. Welcome to Tanzania, this is a campsite.
7 am we were up and ready to work and
the explorers had biscuits and left for the work site, and getting straight to work completing 4 courses on the gable ends and 1 course on the side wall, leaving spaces for the doors.
9 am
For breakfast we had scrambled eggs and beans on bread, just what you want and need when using a long drop. Then taking tablets which Adam failed to do once again letting it dissolve in his mouth. TASTY! We then went back to work as the sun was reaching its peak.
12:30 pm
The group had gone in marque as the catering team had prepared lunch and while writing this we still can't tell what it was we had. After a nice relaxing 1 hour break we were back to work. All sun creamed up, yes even Jacob don't worry we read out all the blog comments.
5 pm
At the end of the tiring day the explorers had completed 7 courses on the gable ends and 2 in the side wall. Now getting to the explorers favourite part of the day, showers which Ellis took 4 minutes to turn on. Next everyone had their tea ( beef, flat bread and salad ) thanks to group 3 on catering.
8 pm
After washing up the explorers dug into their free time playing cards and poker with bottle tops thanks to Oscar, however Smailes cannot play due to his gambling addiction.
Can't wait to start building tomorrow, getting closer and closer to flamingo lodge. Lucky team 1 however enjoying the first rest day of the expedition.
Goodnight we're off to bed, thanks for reading,
Adam and Ellis
Sounds another good day,Ellis you plum,takecare all of you x
ReplyDeleteSounds like another busy day, I hope Bob is working hard. A nice fun end to the day. Have a goods night rest and take care of yourselves. Look forward to tomorrow's update. Love Catherine x
ReplyDeleteDont wish your lifes away just think how fit your all getting with the hard work.
ReplyDeleteEllis can you tell Tim I won the tribunal. Sleep tight jill fidan
Typical Dan Tansley, can never tell what he has cooked. Good to see everyone is having a brilliant time. We miss you Dan we are counting down the days but keep up the hard work. Looking forward to reading your words of wisdom xx
ReplyDeleteLove the blog so good to read each evening knowing you are all doing an amazing job. PS Ben it turns out I can do maths ☺️ Mum
ReplyDeleteLoving the different styles of writing every day. Izzys better not just say
ReplyDelete"it's ok"when it's her turn. She will have enjoyed the breakfast today as it was one of her favourite. Thinking of you all working hard in the heat.x xxx Helen and Marc x
Tea sounds nice Matthew Bainbridge! Xx
ReplyDeletePlease make sure robbie has his sun cream on..
ReplyDeleteBrilliant reading these blogs. Seems to be going to plan and the food sounds Yummie. I'm sure our Will eat the lot.
ReplyDeleteI've just been told of by Williams Mum for calling him Will. Never mind.
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ReplyDeleteWe're loving the daily blogs...especially the colourful desriptives of the 'drop' hahaa. We're so proud of you all....you're all doing a fine job. Message to Jack Sanderson: Froomey won Le Tour de France for the 4th time...hooray! We're missing you very much...hope the photos cheer you up! All our love mum, dad & Emma. P.s. Nana & Grandad are avidly following the blog and send you their love xxx
ReplyDeleteThe Ditchburn's are as well!! Well done Jack. It's a fantastic thing you are doing!!
DeleteSounds like you've all had a busy day, keep up the good work everyone x special hugs and kisses to Esme xxx Vik
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like good progress on the build, lots of friends and family avidly following the blog who are all very proud of you all.
ReplyDeleteWe have posted info on 40th Middlesbrough Facebook and have had two new emails to join scouting you are all such a great inspiration.
Hope your pillow got to camp ok Harry v and you found Martha's travelling friend, Betty has been watching the door for you. All the usual suspects send their love x (Truda Vince-Rodgers)
Looks like you're making good progress. Well done folks. Love Wx (Bob's Mum)
ReplyDeleteSounds like it's coming on great, keep up the hard work, and enjoy making memories, love from Aunty Lyndsey and the rest of The Rodgers Gang (harry Vince)
ReplyDeleteHope the trip was not to long and your having a fantastic time and working hard , Grace is very jealous take care of yourself love from Aunty Jan + Grace xx ( Harry Vince )
ReplyDeleteHope the trip was not to long and your having a fantastic time and working hard , Grace is very jealous take care of yourself love from Aunty Jan + Grace xx ( Harry Vince )
ReplyDeleteI think if it were me I'd have passed on the beans with the hope of also missing out on a trip to the looooong drop and its special sound effects. Hugs to Molly. Keep that sun cream spreading and keep taking the pills. Love Dad (and the rest)
ReplyDeleteSo proud my son has instigated the gambling on site. Sound like the building work is going well and you are all settling in to camp life. Tell Oscar we are heading for Luxembourg today to the same campsite we went to with him.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like Karen is working you too hard, maybe she should give everyone a day off with lots of Cadbury's chocolate and Ribena.
ReplyDeleteHa ha omg this is brilliant and good to know jacob is suncreamed up I'll stop telling him ;-) sounds like you're all doing very well and managing in the hot hot weather. Kelly Bainbridge (Jacobs mum) xx
ReplyDeleteHi, sounds like you're having an amazing time. Tell Archie, we miss him. We don't think he'd have enjoyed legoland but since getting to London we have only eaten Domino's pizza, fried chicken or big juicy burgers. Your food sounds good too. Hope you are setting in OK. Love you, from mum, dad and Davy xxx
ReplyDeleteWe are all enjoying the blogs, especially the funny quips.....it shows what a good team you are with morale soaring! Still puzzled as to why my son thomas is known as 'kev'????
ReplyDeleteSounds tiring! Tiring but amazing :0) wish I was there with you Holly, in fact, even better, I wish your brothers and sister were with you ;0) they're driving your mother and I mad at the moment. We all miss u but it's great to read the blogs out to them at bed time, almost feels like we're there with you each day, slogging it out in the baking sun (don't forget the suncream ;0) btw what team are u in? Love you loads xxx
ReplyDeleteHahaha.... Good to know jacob bainbridge is suncreamed up, not that we didn't think he wouldn't do it himself 😂!!! Lots of love jacob! Keep the fab blogs and pics coming (Jacobs auntie) xx
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