Reported by the BBC this week, a spider that preys on the malaria-carrying mosquito is attracted to the smell of sweaty socks.  According to a study done by scientists at the University of Canterbury and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) in Kenya, the jumping spider seems to have adapted to the […]

We are now at the halfway point in the project stage of our Quest odyssey.  We continued to work hard on creating a trench for the water pipes. The pump was put in place and the tank filled with water. Finishing touches of cementing the well and taps led to the conclusion of our labours. […]

We are now at the halfway point in the project stage of our Quest odyssey.  We continued to work hard on creating a trench for the water pipes. The pump was put in place and the tank filled with water. Finishing touches of cementing the well and taps led to the conclusion of our labours. […]

The week finished with Emily´s birthday. We all went out for dinner at Joyride where we enjoyed champagne and a western meal. She received a ´birthday surprise´ which consisted of a flaming shot, a helmet with a candle on top and a t shirt which we all signed. The night didn´t last too long as […]

The week finished with Emily´s birthday. We all went out for dinner at Joyride where we enjoyed champagne and a western meal. She received a ´birthday surprise´ which consisted of a flaming shot, a helmet with a candle on top and a t shirt which we all signed. The night didn´t last too long as […]

Hello Faithful Readers, It’s me, Big Mama Kari, bringing you the weekly report. This week has been a whirlwind to say the least. Our hearts are a-flutter with “Secret Valentines” and our bodies are getting toned for the coming Expedition. Week Five started with the awesome experience of the homestays. Alix and I stayed with […]

Hello Faithful Readers, It’s me, Big Mama Kari, bringing you the weekly report. This week has been a whirlwind to say the least. Our hearts are a-flutter with “Secret Valentines” and our bodies are getting toned for the coming Expedition. Week Five started with the awesome experience of the homestays. Alix and I stayed with […]

Developing nations are often guilty of putting conservation very low on their list of priorities, with the provision of basic facilities (food, water, shelter) for their population inevitably a more pressing concern. Bolivia seems to be breaking the mold however, and have become the first nation anywhere in the world to pass a law making it […]

After a group of unknown strangers gathered at Heathrow airport, the almost palpable tension was broken by the discovery that Simon (Quest head office) had already entered the family trees of some of the team. Thanks to his organisation before checking in, we managed to successfully board the flight without the one video camera available. […]

After a group of unknown strangers gathered at Heathrow airport, the almost palpable tension was broken by the discovery that Simon (Quest head office) had already entered the family trees of some of the team. Thanks to his organisation before checking in, we managed to successfully board the flight without the one video camera available. […]