Whilst at
Wiltz we were able to swim in the local swimming pool - special rates for
Scouts. We were also able to enjoy hiking through the forests and most were
able to get to grips with their axe work, for real.Whilst at
Wiltz we were able to swim in the local swimming pool - special rates for
Scouts. We were also able to enjoy hiking through the forests and most were
able to get to grips with their axe work, for real.
Pioneering, rope-work and knife-work, were all put to good use and regular fire building / lighting should have lasting benefits for "survival" in the future.
A group of six
of the team, who picked the name "The Elite" took part in an
overnight affair which saw them pack up the essential parts of their kit,
including two tents and cooking kit, then head off on a hike with the intention
of camping out then hiking back the following day. A good hike and camp away
was enjoyed by all, but common sense prevailed and the group succeeded in
hitching a train ride back to Wiltz the following day. It took a wee while for
them to admit to not walking on the return trip but with the leaders having
been Rovers / Ventures themselves, there are not many tricks they were not
aware of and the truth leaked out.
Whilst at
this camp the Team entered the International Scout Football Competition and
albeit they had no football boots, a mixture of hiking boots and training shoes
helped them secure Victory for Scotland. Similarly we held our own at the
International Camp Fire later in the week.
There are many little stories associated with our stay in Wiltz and for the appropriate donation to Scout funds I will not recount them for the world to read... So if you are named below, we await your donation?
So after a great week plus, it was back to Paradiso to catch the train to Luxembourg (city) before heading back to the Camp for our last three days abroad.
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