The Autumn 2007 Expedition sites were revealed today to an exited - and some rather jet-lagged - Raleigh staff team just moments ago in the slightly air-conditioned Sabah Suite of Fieldbase, Kota Kinabalu! Mr Rory Hall introduced them to the history and culture of the people of Sabah before announcing the projects to the team as the excitement reached fever pitch!
The least surprising reveal of the evening was the adventure projects of diving from Mamutik Island, trekking from Long Pa'sia, and finally the ascent of Mt. Kinabalu, but the enthusiasm reached dizzy heights as the view from the summit was revealed in an awe inspiring shot.
As the presentation gained momentum the reveal of the two community sites as Kampong Ambong and Batu Puteh sparked cries of "awww!" and "bless", as pictures of the local communities - and especially their children! - flickered across the screen. Wise words from Rory reminded everyone that "you can't take the children home!".
Last, and by no means least to be revealed, were the environmental sites of Danum Valley and Imbak Canyon, the two most remote static sites in Raleigh's Malaysian portfolio. These were met with open mouthed faces in awe of the breath taking scenery, until the first picture of leeches and a rather large spider turned the mood slightly - only one squeal was heard and that was quickly muffled by sighs of "wow" as pictures of the mist covered jungle filled the screen.
As the presentation drew to a close, a few people dashed off to the tandas while the rest reluctantly left to whisperings of "where do you want to go" and "I can't pick, they all look amazing!"; its safe to say everyone left excited!
A detailed description of the project sites and pictures will follow after a small interlude . . . . . . .
The least surprising reveal of the evening was the adventure projects of diving from Mamutik Island, trekking from Long Pa'sia, and finally the ascent of Mt. Kinabalu, but the enthusiasm reached dizzy heights as the view from the summit was revealed in an awe inspiring shot.
As the presentation gained momentum the reveal of the two community sites as Kampong Ambong and Batu Puteh sparked cries of "awww!" and "bless", as pictures of the local communities - and especially their children! - flickered across the screen. Wise words from Rory reminded everyone that "you can't take the children home!".
Last, and by no means least to be revealed, were the environmental sites of Danum Valley and Imbak Canyon, the two most remote static sites in Raleigh's Malaysian portfolio. These were met with open mouthed faces in awe of the breath taking scenery, until the first picture of leeches and a rather large spider turned the mood slightly - only one squeal was heard and that was quickly muffled by sighs of "wow" as pictures of the mist covered jungle filled the screen.
As the presentation drew to a close, a few people dashed off to the tandas while the rest reluctantly left to whisperings of "where do you want to go" and "I can't pick, they all look amazing!"; its safe to say everyone left excited!
A detailed description of the project sites and pictures will follow after a small interlude . . . . . . .
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