BLA SOMMER DENMARK 2009 GLOUCESTERSHIRE SCOUTS CONTINGENT

Shurdington Contingent: S/L Louise Slee, Charlie, Alice, Bethan, Thomas, Charlotte & Ollie
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MOBILE TEXTS AND PHOTOS RECEIVED FROM OUR GLOUCESTERSHIRE CONTINGENT

Text from Louise 14 July 09 - Arrived at the Haarlem Scout HQ about 3pm, where the tents had already been set up & their older Scouts there to welcome us. Walked to town centre for a relaxing couple of hours. Scouts had a shop and burger. Campfire, games & early night for all. Up at 6am this morning (15 July), Breakfast & cleanup then off by 7.15am. travelling through southern Germany. All scouts well and happy!


Welcome party at Haarlem.	Relaxing in Haarlem over lunch.	Beth and friends.	At the opening ceremony.

Text from Jack Treacher 15th July 09 - Hi Paul its Jack Treacher we are in the opening ceremony here are pics

Text from Brim 16 July 09 - Hello mum. Its Brim here; just wanted to say I really appreciated queuing up for 40 minutes to find out I couldn't pay (for food) due to the fact you got us SWEDISH Kronors! Love you. Brim xx - "All together Aaahhhhhhhhh !"

Text from Harry Dibden 16 July 09 - Hi! today we did kayaking and when we started it we went along the side of the military lake which was a big lake. After that our group lined up in the kayaks they asked if someone would like to capsize and Greg King wanted to do it so he capsized and couldn't get back in so he kept slipping off which was funny. When we got back to shore we walked back and rested but the best thing was when we got out where you board your kayaks.

Text from Louise Slee 18 July 09 - I will update a little... Yesterday was busy with meetings (mainly in Danish). Scouts really enjoyed the historical workshop but I will let the Scouts update further. Photos now. Bye for now...

Text from Will 18 July 2009 - Hi it's Will here, everything is fine over here. There have been a few accidents with the cheese grater (see picture of Henry). We also did breeze block sculpting as the freezer broke down. We are having great time. Sydney the Scout sheep has a Facebook page!


Louise exchanging neckers with an Argentinean	GLOUCESTERSHIRE CONTINGENT CAMP GATEWAY	THE SUB-CAMP GATEWAY	On the Menu (and on the spit) - Pig Roast

Text from Greg 19 July 2009 - Hey its Greg here; hope your all okay. I never want to make another burger again but don't worry I will still eat them. My voice is still here luckily after all the shouting and singing around the camp fire last night! :) the sun is back and the bank is broke They can not withdraw no more so don't think you will be getting any money back. We are all making friends and every one is happy. I hope there isn't a water shortage I need some normal British water. Have a good week we are missing you all loads ;) - (Webmaster - I did reply that we have had our fill of water this week!)


Tired hosts - always time for a rest!	Peter, whoever you are, I was told this group photo is for you!	Rovers with Brim off to Rover24


Loads and loads of paste to cook	Will tree climbing.


Sunset over camp.	Last Gloucestershire Contingent group photo.	Off to the closing ceremony.


Alice & Friends - that's what Scouting is all about!	Last night on camp.	Pizza - Yummy!!

Text received from Brim 23 July 2009 - Hi Paul some quick updates here :) Rover night was enjoyed by Nick and Matt, not Brim! Too wet and rainy! Everybody met so many more people who we're all keeping in contact with. The closing ceremony was absolutely amazing, They got a famous Danish band in to play, and our last campfire together brought tears to many eyes! Singing away and reflecting on our best bits :) nearly in Haarlem now, and already wishing we were there still! See you soon love Brim x


A few late shots from Haarlem received late evening 24th July 2009


Lots and lots of Pioneering