The flight back home was noisy and restless.
Just before the plane started moving, we lost the power supply from the ground and the pilot had to start the plane's APU - leaving us in the dark for a few moments. I still think Ed shouldn't have touched that big red button...
The adventure is over and we're all home safely. In the near future we'll post more updates to the posts and add more photos.
Before signing off, I would like to thank the amazing team of leaders who joined us for the trip. Thanks go to Alfred Savona for his level-headed and prudent approach; Mariella Darmanin for taking challenges head-on and leading by example; Maxine Scicluna for being a real team-player; Ian Fenech for his energy and enthusiasm; Kristina Abela for her quick smile and practical way of doing things; Jeanelle Bugeja for being determined and fun; Emanuel Grech for injecting a massive dose of entertainment into our systems; Edward Vella for keeping us very well fed; and Josephine Gatt for being the glue that held everything together.
Without them the trip would not have been what it is.
YIS
K
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The Homecoming
All kits have been packed and the camp buildings we stayed in are now scrubbed clean and locked up. The campsite is eerily quiet because the Maltese Scouts are no longer there.
As I write this we're on the coach on our way to the Airport. We should be arriving at Gatwick Airport at about 19:30 after which we'll begin our journey back to Malta.
After a week of non-stop activities, we're all tired and a bit sad that the adventure has come to an end.
It has been a week full of new experiences, new friendships, adventurous activities and loads of fun - in the surroundings of the breath-taking Youlbury Wood.
PL Adventure.... check.
As I write this we're on the coach on our way to the Airport. We should be arriving at Gatwick Airport at about 19:30 after which we'll begin our journey back to Malta.
After a week of non-stop activities, we're all tired and a bit sad that the adventure has come to an end.
It has been a week full of new experiences, new friendships, adventurous activities and loads of fun - in the surroundings of the breath-taking Youlbury Wood.
PL Adventure.... check.
Squirrel Juice
Not drinking enough of this stuff can cause problems. Take my word for it.
No, really.
No, really.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Maxine's 21st Birthday bash
This evening ended with a surprise we had been planning for a long time. Whilst Maxine, Tina and I went out to buy bread that became 'very urgently required' the rest of the contingent prepared the dining hall for a little surprise we had in store for Maxine.
Yesterday, Josephine clandestinely baked a big chocolate cake and this afternoon Tina decorated it with melted chocolate, smarties and candles (we still sustain that she ate more chocolate than she put on the cake - but the end result was excellent).
Purely by chance (...), today happened to be our shopping day - giving us time to buy a card and a present for her. We planned to give her a special birthday surprise and we seemed to have managed.
After the celebration we went down to the campsite for a campfire and some songs. The wood was wet and hard to light but in the end we managed. Suppost min jistona ma jkantax - imma kulhadd kanta xi naqra.
The campfire ended with the traditional Kumbaya - a fitting ending to a very good evening.
K
The shopping spree
It is absolutely and astoundingly ridiculous how much time some people can spend looking around in shops and buying stuff they will never need and which has no chance of fitting in their luggage. Even the coach driver was speechless. British Airways are considering leasing one of the Airbus planes they use to ferry aircraft parts just for our flight...
After a straight six hours of shopping and some sightseeing, we have come to the conclusion that there are a lot of Colleges that make up the University of Oxford, and that most shops will now need to close down to re-stock after our visit.
I'm appalled.
After the shopping spree we all went back to the campsite secretly fearing the time we'll need to pack up - sometime tomorrow.
Being the last night, we're planning a relaxed dinner and a campfire - and also a something special which we'll be posting later.
Rgds,
K
After a straight six hours of shopping and some sightseeing, we have come to the conclusion that there are a lot of Colleges that make up the University of Oxford, and that most shops will now need to close down to re-stock after our visit.
I'm appalled.
After the shopping spree we all went back to the campsite secretly fearing the time we'll need to pack up - sometime tomorrow.
Being the last night, we're planning a relaxed dinner and a campfire - and also a something special which we'll be posting later.
Rgds,
K
Shopping day...
As I write this, we're waiting for the coach to take us to Oxford City for some sightseeing and some shopping.
The weather is a bit overcast but we should not be having any rain. Everyone is looking forward to the shopping expedition so the weather is not really a major concern.
Yesterday we had to move the contingent to a new building on the campsite because the one we were in was double-booked. The new building is called Camp HQ and is way better than the one we were in. (Photos later)
In the meantime Leli and Ian are busy trying to catch an elusive wild rabbit. Its a bit like watching Roadrunner and Coyote cartoon...
As our supply of clean clothes diminishes, it begins to dawn on us that the PL Adventure is coming to an end. Morale is still very high but now fatigue is setting in.
More updates later.
Rgds,
K
The weather is a bit overcast but we should not be having any rain. Everyone is looking forward to the shopping expedition so the weather is not really a major concern.
Yesterday we had to move the contingent to a new building on the campsite because the one we were in was double-booked. The new building is called Camp HQ and is way better than the one we were in. (Photos later)
In the meantime Leli and Ian are busy trying to catch an elusive wild rabbit. Its a bit like watching Roadrunner and Coyote cartoon...
As our supply of clean clothes diminishes, it begins to dawn on us that the PL Adventure is coming to an end. Morale is still very high but now fatigue is setting in.
More updates later.
Rgds,
K
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