WE ARE HERE!

HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLO .After the flight to Brunei, we had a few hours to do something. Both groups went into the town and had a look around. Everything is completely different to home life. Finally arrived in Kota Kinabalu at half past seven(our time- 7 hours ahead) last night. It was an extremeley long journey but lots of movies and games helped to pass the time. We went to our hostels, each groups at different ones but only five minutes away from each other. Once got over the initial shock of it not being five-star luxury it was fine:) Weather exactly like scotland... BOILING HOTTTTT! Just exploring KK now to find things to do for our rest days. Divers (in group 2) have a flight tomorrow to Semporna around 12-ish in the afternoon. Group 1 who are going to the jungle are getting trucks to Miki's survival camp. We have some messages from some of us so here they are.

Lots of love Erin Mitchell and Lois McBean. xxxxxxx


Andrew Woodroffe: I hope mum and dad have a sweet time in New York and don't foget to buy me LOTS of clothes. Cheeeers:)

Rachel Beaton: I saw my first moth in Brunei, happy days. I am terribly sad to say goodbye to my old pal Shones and her wonderful stories of blondeness. Oh, and love to the parents! x

Fiona Adam, Rachel Wilson, Abbie Carnegie: Fiona got through the plane journey due to a VERY long game of tetris! And Abbie's fabulous banter and on-board phonecalls to Rachel. Forgot to mention, hello to the parents and that we arrived safe. Love Rachel, Fiona and Abbie xxx

Kali: goodness me, travelling has been ... fun! Can't wait for the trek and diving, kind of sad its so short! it is hot. xx

Jenni Pearson: i'm having a wonderful time... no tears yet! my UCAS form has been sent successfully sent! missing parents loads! xxxxxx

Nicky Cownie: i am having a blast and the weather is amazing...should get a tan! Went on a water taxi to see a water village it was such a different world, fantastic though! miss you all and hope all is well! x

Lesley Young: i am feeling very jet-lagged but hot weather is keeping me going! enjoyed my boat trip around water village and yes mum i have taken lots of photos! hope uncle George is feeling better! xxx

Ashley Simpson: having great time so far but a bit tired went on boat trip round water village. hope you all are fine! xx

Jodie Leith: i am happy but tired, the journey was long, still feels surreal! dying to get in the water, glad to be somewhere hot! have fun in boring Forfar and hope Dale and Deane are not too upset about me leaving hahahahaha! Hope auntie Rhona is getting better, can't wait to see you! xx

Vicky Stodart: extremely tired glad we are here. so many stories and photos to tell/show you already! miss and love you all. x

Michelle Nicoll: i look like a zombie. travelling had been exhausting but weather is hot! hope you're enjoying weather in forfar, haha! water village was surreal, and showed me how lucky i am to have a roof over my head! diving first - so excited. Mary, Scott and family: hope you're all well and not missing me too much! all my love xxx

Findlay Davidson: WOW the heat hit me hard, feels like i am literally melting! The plane ride was VERY long and tiring but worth it. missing all at home! xxxxxxxxxxx

Mad Mitch(erin): hi everyone, very tiring plane ride but constant films, games and phonecalls on the plane kept us going! lots of good food tooo! very hot here, can't wait to go diving - so excited! miss you all, love ya! p.s give Noah a cuddle from me! xxxxxxxxxx

Lois McBean: hey everyone, its amazingly hot here! Plane journey wasn't that bad, slept most of it! It such a different world here, it really is! missing you all tonnes. Hope your all okay and that Charlies foot is hopefully getting better:( love you lots! xxxxxxxxxx

Kara Robertson: heyooo! having a great time, cant belive we are actually here! so excited to get on with diving and treking. missing you! love yaaaaa suckaaa. xxxxxxxxxx

Final Preparation Day Details

Our final preparation training will take place on Tuesday 28 September from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm in the old common room (across in the extension).

YOU MUST BRING YOUR FULLY PACKED RUCKSACK WITH YOU THAT MORNING. Please ensure you arrive at school early in order to drop your rucksack off (room to be confirmed) before heading to your period one class.

THE RUCKSACK WILL NOT LEAVE THE SCHOOL AT THE END OF THE TRAINING. At 3.00 pm you will move your rucksack to an area where they can be stored securely until you return to school at 2.00 am the next morning to catch the bus.

During the session, your Expedition Leader will carry out a full bag check which will involve emptying your bag, checking for unnecessary equipment and repacking them (including any team equipment supplied by Outlook).

PLEASE BRING A PACKED LUNCH WITH YOU TO SCHOOL THAT DAY. We will break for lunch at the most convenient time during the 4 hour training session and that will not necessarily be during the normal school lunch hour.

Please contact Miss Anderson if you have any questions regarding the Final Preparation Day. We will discuss these arrangements further at our next group meeting on Tuesday 21 September 2010.