Scout Camp May 2009 Training
Just got back from a Scout Camp and training exercise. Walked from Brierley Hill to Kinver on Friday night and set up camp just as it was getting dark. Had a great Night out under the stars with Nigel, Ian and the scouts.
Next day, packed up and hiked to the camp near Kidderminster Safari Park, going zig zag routs cross country to build up the miles. I think we did about 16 miles on this walk. It was tough going at times as the path would suddenly change from stiles and rough pathways, to barb wire, electric fences and 6ft nettles where the farmer had forgotten about the public footpath rules so his animals could graze and his spuds could grow I guess.
Got a few injuries when an old rusted through fence collapsed on me, after I had helped a few others over. Several puncture wounds (barbed wire) later and with aching ribs from the landing, I am OK, but a little wiser and less trusting of ancient gates.
Today the scouts came back by bike to the HQ at Blakedown and I came back with Justine and the boys who picked me up to give them a chance to meet all the scouts.
Great weekend so CHEERS guys, really a great bunch of friendly and helpful kids, and leaders.
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