A long walk in the countryside near to Swainswick and stopping to set up camp.
A big walk up to Solsbury Hill through a derelict wood then through a hedge into an open field: amazing views with everyone chatting and having fun. We could see Isobel and Harry's roof from where we were. Down to the story tree then trough a really difficult bit of land. Full of tall grasses, hammocks of ants and brambles. We then disappeared off the face of the earth. Through another hedge soon to find camp - near some big pigs. Totally exhausted for a moment we ate ate lunch, having made a fire. Sausages cooked, flat breads made on a hot stone, the rope swing in full action. Everyone busy; Kori and Matt set their own fire and whittled sticks; Abbey - cooking flat breads playing with Isobel; Isobel and Jay swinging; Max and Sebastian swinging; Ellie enjoyed whittling and the hammock; Ollie whittled; Alex and Harry busy whittling; Joe played with Sebastian on the swing. There was a good atmosphere, playful, industrious, inquisitive and kind. The sun shone, blue sky wind in the trees. Marshmallows and home time.
Best bits:- Jay - the walk / everything; Alex - staying at den, walking and having food; Sebastian - everything; Max - everything; Joe - all of it, cutting wood; Harry - spear making; Isobel - playing on swing; Abbey - the camp; Ellie - hammock and whittling; Ollie - making it to camp and carving; Kori - fire; Matthew - fire making
Leaders:- Edward, Barney and Rebecca
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