Sunday, 28 September 2014

Catching the waves with the Highflyers

Training weekend 4...we were instructed to bring swimming gear and plenty of towels as we were likely to get wet...at least twice! Oh yes - and don't forget a baby potato? 

We arrive, we carry all the food to a little boat, we board the boat and we were at camp. Camp was at theTrent Lock Scout Activity Centre. I'd not been there before so had no idea what to expect, apart from water.

The weekend included learning about Japanese culture, building and setting sail on a raft, kayaking and eating rice. The potato was for a for a challenge one of the leaders (George) came up with. We had to put it in our mouth and talk Danish.

We had to put up strange tents which was OK. 

We performed Jack and the Beanstalk. I played the 'main' part as the front of the cow, and a magic castle door. People laughed. We had a singsong in the traditional campfire way. In my humble opinion, the guides are way better at singing than the scouts! 

We got some top tips from Japanese cultural guide about going to the Jamboree: Take old clothes which we are happy to leave behind to make sure we can carry back souvenirs. She said to bring back unusual things like tea bowls that can be used for interactive presentations when we return.


All aboard for the homeward journey.