ARmy Rumour SErvice

**CaptainPlume** · 23-09-2011, 19:45

Thought have going on a Raleigh Exped? If you're over 25 they're always looking for volunteer staff, especially if trekking is your bag.

The only downside is that some of the other volunteer staff can be a bit either trustafarian or shiny eyed cultic (or both) & they are constantly trying to chisel more cash out of the participants even when they've contributed a fair sum to start with. I did a very happy few months in Costa Rica & there were a fair few of us who were ex-mob or joining up - the Country Director's Dad was the equivalent of the Colonel of the Regiment in a very smart mob & I did a huge double take when seeing his picture in full rig at the Director's gaff.

**jarrod248** · 23-09-2011, 19:47

Originally Posted by TheIronDuke

Hushty. Santa knows whats best for little girls. Aaaaand, sleep.

Golly Gosh. Me too! Now theres a coincidence, eh? Of course, I shall be staying five star plus so we shall have to meet in town. The Delta early in the new year? They have snake fights doncha know?

Fuck me twelverife I'll be 5 star too. Nam Hai should suit us well.

Boozy · 26-09-2011, 20:23

Think I've settled on Thailand, half adventure holiday half teaching trip. thanks for your help everyone :)

**HHH** · 26-09-2011, 20:30

Originally Posted by Boozy

Think I've settled on Thailand, half adventure holiday half teaching trip. thanks for your help everyone

What are you going to teach, Drinking ???

Boozy · 26-09-2011, 20:46

[QUOTE=HHH;3972551]What are you going to teach, Drinking ??? :)[/QUOTE]

Don't be silly. Drinking skill is not something that can be taught, it is something you are born with!

I'm going to be teaching primary kids hopefully.

**goatrutar** · 29-09-2011, 05:33

Teaching them what, dare I ask?

You could always try Oz. Lots of adventurous things here to do.
Don't worry about creepy crawlies steve irwin'll protect you. Oh wait...

**happybonzo** · 29-09-2011, 06:25

Here's some good suggestions from the Republican Party reptile - Holidays in Hell

**CaptainPlume** · 29-09-2011, 09:32

Originally Posted by happybonzo

Here's some good suggestions from the Republican Party reptile - Holidays in Hell

Gotta love O'Rourke. His recipe for a Bloody Scotch is great. You use whisky instead of vodka & don't worry about the tomato juice...

Boozy · 29-09-2011, 09:51

[QUOTE=goatrutar;3976998]Teaching them what, dare I ask?

You could always try Oz. Lots of adventurous things here to do.
Don't worry about creepy crawlies steve irwin'll protect you. Oh wait...[/QUOTE]

Not a lot if I can manage it! English probably. It would be good cover for employers who want me to go off and do something constructive rather than hurtling over canyons via ferrata-ing all over the show. I have experience of teaching kids both academically and erm, I was once a ten pin bowling coach too! shouldn't think there would be much call for that in thailand though!

Oz seems a bit too far away... How does it compare to NZ for adventure sports?

**CaptainPlume** · 29-09-2011, 11:05

Originally Posted by Boozy

Not a lot if I can manage it! English probably. It would be good cover for employers who want me to go off and do something constructive rather than hurtling over canyons via ferrata-ing all over the show. I have experience of teaching kids both academically

Seriously, have a look at Raleigh International. With that background they will snap you up. You can also get accreditation for the work done as a Project Manager towards a qualification from Birkbeck, University of London.

Raleigh (AFAIK work in Namibia, India and Costa Rica & Nicaragua. A three month programme would cost you about £1,000 plus flights, but there are significant "bursaries" to be had on the programme cost if you are prepared to spend the whole exped trekking or if you are a linguist. For the money you then get (basic) accommodation & fed for the duration.