Day 3

For this update we've asked the boys to write about their experience so far.

Group 1

Tom Gillies, Andrew Fraser, Kristopher Gault, Graham Hurst, Fraser Ebbitt, Lewis Wilson, Josh Adams, Conor McGlinchey

Late afternoon we went swimming. The weather was amazing and the view of the mountains was brilliant. At the swimming there were diving boards. We all went on them. Most boys were diving and doing flips. When we went on the chute at the swimming we blocked the whole chute by stopping in the middle and we got into trouble from Dario. On the third day we did badgework and part of it was doing a hike up the mountains, and at the end of it there was a lake and we went in and it was below 5 degrees celcius.

On the first day the weather was amazing and we done lots including a waterfight. On Tuesday all the scouts and explorers went white water rafting on glacier water. Most of us have enjoyed the food so far, and we all love our expressos in the morning. The time we have had to far is great, and the journey was so funny - we bought toy guns in a service station.

When we went on the ferry there was lots of food and a game room, and we went outside. it was very cold. When we got to Kandersteg we walked into the town - there were knife shops and other shops. The other scouts and guides from other countries are friendly, and when trading, Mark ended up with a zippo lighter. The American version of a neckie was popular and so were the other troops neckies.


Group 2

Craig Hurst, Mark Gillies, Joseph Przce, Charlie MacCloud, Bret McNaught, Keith McIntzre, Jack Miller

My camp experience has been great - the weather has been awful so far, the food could be better! My favourite part so far was going to the swimming pool - it was awesome. I bought a new knife, so beware!

- Craig Hurst

So far, my camp experience has been great - especially the nightlife! There has been many highlights, such as the international BBQ, where my email address was given to a Scottish "burd" from Dumfries. My mates quotes were "Get in there". The food has been good, but I'm missing my Irn-Bru! One word to descibe this - "Shaboom!". I've madey friends, inlcuding Canadians (a.k.a. I love Drake Miller).

- Mark Gillies

For me the camp has been good so far, the highlights have to be going to the local swimming pool and the BBQ ony night. I met an old friend, Guz Richie, there and the brazillians taught us thier famous dances! We met a group of Canadians, and we were good friends bz the time we left. Also, the food was great!

- Joseph Przce

This camp is one of the best I've been to, everything is amazing - food, activities and staff. We went white water rafting and it was so good. The only bad thing is that it ends so soon!

- Charlie MacCloud (Tiny)

I have enjoyed my experience so far. Ony we plazed Spanish people at football - they just bet us, but they were older. We are going to a pool party tomorrow, and a disco - can't wait!

- Bret McNaught

This week so far has been brilliant - the only bad thing is that I got burnt on the first day. I bought a knife which has a wooden handle, and says "Kandersteg" on it. Today me, Mark, Charlie, Keith and everyone went white-water rafting, it was amazing.

- Jack Miller

This camp is amazing - I've learned new skills and made lots of new friends. We have gained strong friendships with some Canadian lads, and I managed to get one of their HOT jumpers! Food has been unexpectedly good. The activities have been incredible - especially white-water rafting.

- Keith McIntyre

Group 3 - Explorer scouts

Kenny White, Dean McNaught, Walter Gillies, Colin McIntyre, Cameron Hunter

We have done numerous activities which we have all enjoyed. On the first day we found our way around the campsite and town. We then went to the local swimming pool and enjoyed the best of Switzerland's weather. Unfortunately the second day's weather resembled Scotland's a little more, but we still braved the international sports afternoon, where a 138th team won. We have also enjoyed activites such as High Ropes and white-water rafting, which has been great, and everyone has made the most of the week so far by interacting with other scouts from around the world and making the most of what Kandersteg has to offer.

So far there has been no complaints about the quality of the food, only the quantity - but not much more can be expected of the 138th boys.

Our scouts attended an international BBQ, where many of the other scouts from Spain, Brazil, America etc. enjoyed Irn-Bru and haggis (which they could not get enough of). We were all treated to Kenny's bagpiping.

This blog has been brought to you by the letters "J.P." and the number 35. After twenty-six hours of solid travelling we were left lost and confused in a strange Swiss village. The constant confusion of passing jets and trains added to our bamboozlement (Ed's note - we have yet to see one jet the whole time we've been here. It may have been a large bird, it was a long journey). It wasn't long until the Explorers began to "explore" the other troops. Chuckles found the Spanish groups within 10 minutes and Colin couldn't handle the excitement of meeting godesses and ejected himself from their company.

(Ed's note - there is more here from the Explorers, but we have to remember this is a family blog. That's plenty boys.)

Leader's note

The boys seem to be having a great time, and we're really pleased with the enthusiasm they put into every activity the camp has to offer. Their behaviour has been (on the whole) impeccable, and they have made the 138th very popular with the other troops at KISC. We are very proud the be their leaders on this international adventure.

- Leadership team