Packing in packing up

Today the boys went on the High Ropes ariel assult course, which they loved. We actually had good weather for once (so at least our last day was nice!). Some of the leaders were off canyoning, which we were able to do this time - all had an amazing experience and eager to carry their new hobby back home to Scotland.

We have just come back from the closing ceremony of the camp - this consisted of each group performing a campfire skit on an outdoor stage. We was groups from Spain, Brazil, America, Denmark and of course our own lads from Scotland were up giving them a chorus of "Woosh La La La La" (a two word song which was unaffected by the language barrier). As much as I like traditional campfire songs, the Spanish congo-line probably took the show for sheer enthusiasm and audience-participation.

So all that's left to do is strike camp tomorrow morning and wave goodbye to a fantastic and unforgettable scouting week. You'll hear all about it when the boys get home on Sunday, and probably for quite a while afterwards.

Just a note on the return journey - a new UK law was passed yesterday concerning posession of knives whilst travelling into the UK. This means that any knives the boys own (including knives purchased since they came to Switzerland) must be held in a single container on the bus and left with a responsible adult. We have taken the nessecary action to ensure this new law is observed, and we will return your boy's knives to you when you come to pick them up. NOTE - the knives must be handed to parents personally. If you are not present to pick up your child we will hold onto the knife and return it you at a later date.

So a fond farewell from your friendly bloggers,

Charles & Brad