South Wirral High Expeditions (16-18the November 2009)
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What we learnt about:
Ourselves
We found we could do things we never thought we could do and cope in different
environments without things we use or do normally at home.
We trusted ourselves in taking routes we thought looked safest and easiest while
we waited for the rest of the group.
Our patience was tested as we approached the place we were staying because we
just wanted to be relieved of our heavy bags and have some food and a good
sleep.
Before we went on our expedition we had to prepare our bags to make sure
everything would stay dry in our bags, and our bags got a lot wetter than
thought that they would- but luckily our clothes inside and sleeping bags didn’t
get wet. Before the expedition we also had to decide what things we were going
to take would be essential and things we would definitely need.
We also had to have self confidence when navigating as we didn’t know if the
route we had chosen to take was the right one.
Each other
We got to know people we had
never spoken to before and also learned more about the people we already knew.
We learnt how to trust each other and to be considerate and help out everyone.
We always made sure everyone had good company, kept happy and made each other
laugh (a lot)!
We all worked as a team and made sure everybody was feeling okay and felt ready
to start walking again.
The Environment
When we were in the forest, it was hard to work out when the ground
would get slippery or boggy. Also, we couldn’t tell if something we stepped on
would be a big hole. We found these environments challenging but when we
overcame the obstacles of the forest, the feeling was rewarding.
Everyday there were heavy rainfalls which made it hard for us while we walked
towards our hut. It was hard because our route had to be changed at the last
minute and we didn’t know how long or steep this way would turn out to be. It
was also hard because it meant all of our clothing and bags got wet and soggy
and we worried about our sleeping bags and our other clothes in our bags.
It was nice to get out of a busy environment and be able to see the beautiful
sights that we did when we got to the top of mountains and steep hills. The
greenery and old buildings were interesting.
Comedy quotes
“Fid Lid, Lyd Lid”- Dave.
“Mrs Marroner”- Hannah and Duffy.
“Gremmmmmmmmy!”- Charlotte
“Been skipping school, yes?” – Dave
“Everyone looks like Miss Trunchbul!” Duffy
“Spoons”- Everyone
“Transit or Trangla” – Melody and Charlotte
“Oh ay!” -Hannah
“Fid, you really are one of a kind” -Dave
“Slow and steady now, slow methodical paces” -Gethin
“Don’t forget to log off now, you ninny!” -Charlotte
“What a beeeeautiful day!” -Gethin
“Oh my days” –Aimee
“Monopoly!” - Sean
“Chicken Stuffing!”- Richie
“I still don’t get it?” Melody
“Ooh 5 bars, and a text!” Everyone WITHOUT mobiles.