And here is the extended version. I suggest you put the kettle on, grab a drink and snack, find a comfy cushion and before you settle down to this. It is just under 10 minutes long! Enjoy!
Showing posts with label Wales. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wales. Show all posts
Sunday, 1 May 2011
Saturday, 30 April 2011
Wales video
Monday, 25 April 2011
Leaving Wales
The fun of the beach is over, lunch has been consumed and we are just setting off for Wales. At this point in time our ETA is 7pm at the Scout HQ.
Sunday, 24 April 2011
Reflection and prayers
Softly falls the light of day
As our campfire fades away
Silently each Scout should ask
Have I done my daily task?
Have I kept my honour bright?
Can I guiltless sleep tonight?
Have I done and have I dared
Everything to be prepared?
As the day drew to an end we gathered together for a time of reflection and prayer. The young people shared their thoughts and we spent a short time reflecting on the day. It was an Easter Sunday that most will remember for a long time, for many a reason.
Afterwards more Easter eggs were shared and as you can see I got to rest in a tree to take part in the Scouts' Own and then was left in peace for a short while with some chocolate whilst the sun went down.
As the expedition begins to come closer to the end (even though we still have a whole day to go!) thoughts naturally turn to what we have enjoyed. The young people seem to be of one mind and phrases such as "best trip ever", "a fantastic place to stay", "I love sleeping in the mill", The biking and hiking have been the best", "The food is amazing" and "when are we coming again and can it be for longer?" have been heard. The Leaders are in agreement; it has been a brilliant few days and everyone has plenty of memorable moments.
Tonight's food went down a treat, chicken curry or vegetable curry and upside down cake to follow. Plenty of clean plates and loads of seconds requested even if it meant eating more carrots!
Tomorrow will see us packing up the kit, tidying the mill and heading off for a morning of fun before returning to Ware later in the day.
Right now though I am off to join in the SingStar! Goodnight.
Happy Easter
"He is Risen" is a traditional Easter Greeting
however we have been invaded by Golden bunnies!
Happy Easter
Saturday, 23 April 2011
Do you come here often?
The Scout party bump into an Explorer party at the summit
of Snowdon and so settle down to lunch together.
"Probably the busiest mountain in Britain."
Four of the youngest members of the expedition
make it to the top of Snowdon.
weather report
If you look on the BBC website there are 3 webcams, that are sometimes operational, which point at the area we are in today.
Friday, 22 April 2011
...and finally.
This was followed by flag down.
Last night the young people had the opportunity to watch Karate kid, before bedding down and tonight there will be another form of entertainment. All this taking place after the washing up is done, routes are planned and kit is sorted, of course.
Tomorrow brings more of the same with various parties heading to the different mountains. We will again be visiting Snowdon, Y Garn, and Tryfan and the Glyders, but taking in one that we did not summit today.
Well I am done for today and since flag break is at 6.50am, I will call it a day and get some much deserved sleep. Log in again at some point tomorrow to see what Saturday brings.
Afternoon tea
Hot cross buns, Hot cross buns,
One a penny, two a penny, Hot cross buns."
Everyone is now back from their respective mountains and here at the Mill we indulged in a few hot cross buns and mugs of tea.
Rumour has it that most parties had a “cracking day” and really enjoyed their hill walking. The young people are in good spirits and the weather has been warm enough for a few water pistol fights before dinner. Everyone is sorting kit, taking showers and catching up with the other parties and so I will blog more later this evening after dinner.
We do, however, have 3 more “official” Explorer Scouts than this time yesterday. Will, Ed and Adam got their Good Friday off to a memorable start by making their promise and being invested into Lygean Explorers.
There are plenty of superstitions that go with Good Friday such as having a hair cut on Good Friday will prevent toothache the rest of the year, eggs laid on Good Friday will never go bad and in the Eastern orthodox Churches, it is known as the "Great Friday"; for us it has been a truly Great Friday.
because it is there....
What a stunning day...this is what you come to this area for.
Y Garn in the background
At the top of Y Garn looking at Snowdon
This is just one party, hopefully more later with news of the others.
Good Friday
We are off to the Mountains today. Hopefully we will see some superb views from Snowdon , Y Garn, or Tryfan and the Glyders (route/mountain depending on the age and experience of the members in the party). Come back later and I will hopefully be able to fill you in on our day.
Thursday, 21 April 2011
We made it!
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| At the mill |
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| Pit stop |
I have to say this is my first experience of a minibus full of Scouts and it was a pleasure to travel with them. This does not mean we were not delighted to reach our destination and of course our evening meal of pasta bake and salad.
Our advance party had left Ware this morning and in the words of the GSL "Did us proud" by having a meal ready and waiting for us on arrival.
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| Yes, we dress for dinner! |
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