Indo Trek

29/10/2018

Finally, we have managed to get the video of the Clyde Regions Queens Scout Expedition to Sumatra! A big thanks to Reza aka 'Indo Jeff' for taking the time to put this video together.
Looking forward to the next one.
Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/lQzMljqew7I

As part of their Queen Scout Award, a group of Clyde Region Scouts participated in a community and conservation expedition in a remote area of North Sumatra,...

02/08/2018

Last leg home to Scotland after reccie to Lake Toba in Sumatra. A new exciting adventure will soon be organised for next year. Kayaking the largest crater lake in the world! Not all of it you be glad to hear, but there will be the usual combination of trekking and culture with some kayaking journeys for all abilities.
Details will be on the Indo Trek web site in the coming weeks.

29/07/2018

Thats all the scouts finally back in Glasgow. No doubt they have plenty of stories to tell about their adventures in Indonesia and hopefully memories that will last a lifetime.
I want to thank all the Scouts and the Scout leaders for their excellent work and enthusiasm they showed. Its not been easy for them all and im sure all have had their highs and lows but definitely an amazing adventure . I also want to thank Clyde Region for their support over the last few years and helping coordinate the scouting side of things.
I need to say a massive thanks to my Indonesian team. Without doubt they are the reason the expediton was such a success. They worked tirelessly and over and above what was expected of them and their commitment and dedication to the scouts was amazing.
Finally, I need to thank the Tangkahan community for welcoming us with open arms and working so hard along side us in helping make a difference at both the Conservation Response Unit and the English Club school.
The Scouts should be really proud of what they have achieved out here and without doubt they have left a lasting legacy and made some friends for life.
So thats the Queens Scout Expediton 2018 officially closed. Good luck to all the Scouts in the future and looking forward to the next Queens Scout expediton and new adventures.
Thank you all
The Indo Trek team!

25/07/2018

That's all the work projects completed and handovers to both the Conservation Response Unit and English Club.
Fantatic afternoon spent at the school with the kids who put on a great show for the Scouts followed by hours of fin and games .
A big thank you went out to all the Scouts from CRU staff, teachers and students of the English Club and primary school and the whold of the Tangkahan community.
Celebration meal tonight along with some traditonal dancers. Sprcial scout promise tomorrow before we leave this wonderful place.

24/07/2018

Last full day of work projects completed and the troops worked extremely hard again.
They had to work around a heavy downpoor, joiners and builders and many kids that were more interested in the scouts than doing school work. Lots of fun was had as you can imagine!
Ice cream man turned up on his moped so the troops had a wee treat after lunch and we had a very happy ice cream vendor!
The scouts have only a few hours in the morning to finish the jobs off before they have to give presentations to the CRU staff and then to the kids and parents at the English Club. A fun day lies ahead, fingers crossed we get everything done!

23/07/2018

For those of you wondering what a 'cavity examination' of an elephant is then please see below.
This is an essesntial examination to check the health of the elephants and clear any 'blockages' that may occur.
Something the scouts hope to not have to repeat again!!
Wee elephant looks happy though!!

22/07/2018

Sorry for lack of photos folks. Mobile signal not working well tonight for some reason. Will send them tomorrow along with further updates.

22/07/2018

Another cracking days effort by all of the troops. Time quickly running out and still quite a few tasks to complete. Tasks today involved making signs, completing the elephant food enclosure, making bins and the usual 'cavity" clearance etc down at the CRU. We also had a visit from some local scouts which was a pleasent surprise.
Over at the English Club we discovered a bit of a problem with one of the drainage pipes that runs under the playground. Unfortunately, most of the pipe needed digging and large sections need replacing. Hopefully new pipe will be here tomorrow and we can repair and get back to playground development. Lots of painting also done today and feeling like we are getting there.
Same again tomorrow and hopefully another cool one!

20/07/2018

Happy 'Jungle' Birthday Andrew!
One I'm sure he will remember!!

20/07/2018

Weekly pedicure at the CRU salon!!
Looks rough, but the elephants have a massive amount of hard skin underneath their feet which needs close attention to remove stones and thorns thus avoiding any problems down the line.
And the ladies get well pampered whilst they have their nails done!!

20/07/2018

Another day done and dusted!
Troops well deserve their day off tomorrow.
More Excellent progress made at both the CRU and English club and fantastic 'help' from the local kids!
Tasks today at the CRU ranged from elephant pedicure, sign making, elephat porridge making along with continued work on the new food enclosure.
Troops at the English school continued to paint buildings, interior and exterior, mural's and tables and even a chance of teaching a bit of rugby!
Well done to all once again. Doing yourselves and the Scouts proud!!

20/07/2018

The old and the new!!

20/07/2018

Nothing like being photo bombed by an elephant when trying to get team photo!

20/07/2018

Troops off on project work this morning and thankfully a wee bit cooler!
We are also celebrating Andrew Dover's birthday today. Happy 17th from all your fellow scouts, the Indo Trek team, CRU and the Tangkahan community!
Even big Theo, the toops male elephant, made a 'special' cake for him!

19/07/2018

When the scouts have lunch, the elephants stop for lunch too!

19/07/2018

Hot! Damn hot!!
Probably the hottest day yet for the troops but they still cracked on with their tasks albeit a few started to feel the heat today.
Great work done and some taks already complete ahead of schedule, so well done to all!
Another rotation tomorrow and 'elephant pedicure' on the cards. Should be interesting!!

18/07/2018

Some further photos from today's elephant work at CRU Tangkahan.

18/07/2018

The other 'local troop' heading for their morning bath. If only the scouts were as eager to wash!

18/07/2018

First day of projects and the troops have done themselves proud . All patrols worked really hard on yet another very hot day!
Projects ranging from elephant enclosure clearing, distracting the young ones during cleaning, 'cavity' health inspections of the elephants?!!? and work on the elephant medical center began.
Meanwhile at the school seating was painted, old classroom cleared and work began on the playground.
Presentations from each patrol tonight on their progress made so far. Same again tomorrow and no doubt the same level of commitment will be shown. Just hope it cools down a little!

17/07/2018

Day 4 trekking challenge done!!!
Well done to all the troops for finishing strong today and with no real injuries! Very hot humid and long challenging day! Lots of tired scouts tonight but happy to moving into the work projects tomorrow. Also cooking their last meal tonight much to many of the scouts relief!!!!

16/07/2018

Our injured duo continued to try and 'distract' the more junior and troublesome elephants at morning bathing times with copious amounts of fruit before they headed over to the English Club to begin work at one of our project sites!

16/07/2018

Three down one to go!!! Trekking phase nearly complete. Troops starting to acclimatise to the jungle environment...kind of! 😀
Early back to camp today for some 'very' essential clothes washing and more local cooking lessons from the Indonesian Scouts that are with us for tonight's meal!
Troop all good!!

15/07/2018

Wee surprise for the guys! Watching the world cup in the jungle!
Don't think they will forget this one! Especially with the intermittent power cuts!!!

15/07/2018

Another day down! Two more trekking days to go!
A little more of a challenge for the troops today and a few more leeches picked up along the way! Seeing another male orgutan more than made up for it. A visit to the bat cave and a dip in the hot springs at the end of the trek was welcomed by all concerned!
Camera traps set out too. Fingers crossed we get some good footage.

15/07/2018

Whilst the troops are out yomping through the jungle our injured due are being kept busy !

15/07/2018

Meet some of the Indo Trek team that are supporting the Scout exped whilst out here. A truly magnificent group of people without which none of this would be possible.

15/07/2018

Day 2 of the trekking phase. A more challenging day ahead for the troops. Hopefully more wildlife sightings and less leaches today ! We call it character building! 😂

14/07/2018

Day 1 trek complete and all back safely, tired and a little weary, but in good spirits. Success for two of the patrols on the orangutan front much to the delight of all.
Now preparing their evening meals after having a 'mandi' and no doubt an early night. Long trek tomorrow!