Well our sunny start to the expedition changed dramatically last night with the most spectacular thunder storm, backlighting the mountains and giving us very heavy rain. Today has stayed warm though the clouds have come down over the mountains as the day has gone on and earlier this evening we had more heavy rain. Our overnight hikers will have put their new waterproofs to the test! We have 117 of them staying overnight in a hut in the mountains - 'Lansbergerhutte'.We have had groups taking part in a range of activities today such as canyoning, white water rafting, the Zugspitze (highest cable car in Germany) and cycling. We have also had a visit to Fussen (with the castle from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), some groups went on the Jochelspitze (chairlift), a one day hike and as mentioned earlier we had several groups set off on a two-day hike.
Today also saw the start of our Community Project in Vlis. A coach full of happy campers worked hard, played hard and got very muddy in the banks of the River Lech, but I'll let them tell you about that when they come home with their washing.....
So, all in all, another adventure-packed day which will hopefully mean everyone will sleep well tonight!
Sarah
Busy day! The thunder storm sounds dramatic! Have you had any communication from the Explorer hill walkers this evening? (Not sure whether that's possible?) Hoping everybody enjoys their stay up the mountain and stays safe during the descent tomorrow. Can only imagine what the views are like up there. A special hello to 16th Erith Explorers and especially Ben, hope the two day expedition is a fantastic experience for you. Thinking of you xxxx
ReplyDeleteHello to Mel, George and 10th Penge & Beckenham. I hope you didn't get too wet and that the sunny weather returns soon.
ReplyDeleteLove from Richard, Tom and Liam
Hi Luke and Connor, well , I hope you are enjoying yourselves whatever the weather. Luke I hope you enjoyed white water rafting and connor I hope you have enjoyed whatever you have done today. The food is lasting at home!!The mice have kept away. Teddy is missing you, she keeps looking for you..
ReplyDeleteAll at home send their love.
Missing you loads mum xxxxxx
To L, T, P, M Smith (and everyone else): we've spoken with the walk leaders this evening & their timing was fantastic as they reached their base for the night before the rain came. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi, hope Jason from EW & Welling is soon better and back with the team! Hi to Matt, Luke, CJ, Jack and Ben from Legend and Pirates ESUs. Hope youre having a great time!!
ReplyDeleteHi, to Matt, Luke, CJ, Jack, Ben, all the Leaders, scouts, explorers of East Wickham & Welling. Hope Jason is soon on the mend and back in the fold with you. Lots of love, Lisa XX
ReplyDeleteTo Joel ( 13th Erith ) hope your k, read about the storm u had, Dont forget to take loads of pics we want to c all the fun youve been having. All our Love mum, Luke and Aaron...xxx
ReplyDeleteBy the way Aaron's missing something.....YOU..lol
hi sami and rayan,hope you guys are having lots of fun. we are missing you a lot. mum isnt shouting much, tom and zulu are sad. the computer is lonely. dad said to b careful and make the most of it. big kisses n huge cuddle frm zaina,
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kisses
love u loads.....
Hi Shani, 1st Erith, 16th Erith and everyone else.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are having a great time, sounds like lots of adventures already.
We miss you, but not ready for you to come home just yet, as you have loads more memories to make.
Make friends, have fun and more than anything enjoy yourself
We love you Shani
Mum, Dad, Megan & Cassie
xx
Hi James and all the mountain climbers. Glad you made it safely before the rain set in again. Take care coming back down tomorrow. Missing you and can't wait to hear all about it.
ReplyDeleteLots of love, mum dad charlotte, annabel, nanny and poppa xx
To Shani, 1st Erith, 16th Erith and to everyone else
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear you are having tons of fun, sounds like you are having loads of adventures already.
We miss you, but are not ready for you to come home yet, as there are lots of memories still to make.
Keep having fun, make new friends and most importantly enjoy every minute.
Love you lots, and hugs to you, Chloe, Cody and everyone else
Love Mum, Dad, Megan & Cassie
xx
Hi Harry (1st Crofton). Hope you are having a great time. Have you found your wash kit useful?! We're all missing you loads. Take lots of photos - we want to see nearly everything you've been up to! Enjoy every moment - even in the rain. Lots of love Mum, Dad, Hannah and Poppy dog. xxxx
ReplyDeletehi shani, 1st erith, hope you are having a great time in austria, i here the weather has been a bit wet but hey that don't matter as long as you are having a great time. mum, megs and cassie are sending you lots of love, hugs and kisses and we are looking forward to seeing you on sunday and we are looking forward to hearing all your stories of things that you have done.
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dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi 2 Jake & George & all from 6 Mott, hope ur all having a fantastic time, sounds like those waterproofs came in handy.
ReplyDeleteLots of Love. Mum, Dad & Dav XXXXXX
Hiya - Bryt and Bryce (4th East Barnet) Wow - seems like the 'summer' weather has deserted us!! It's feeling decidedly chilly in London as well!!! We're missing u guys stax and the house is far too quiet!!! Can't wait till Sunday - am going to give you the biggest hug ever!! Fluffy is missing you too!! The babies were asking after you today - sweet!! Well Enjoy your next adventure tomorrow and we're looking 4ward to reading the next blog. Lotsa Luv and Hugs Mom, Dad and Fluffy xxx
ReplyDeleteHi to all the 16th Erith Scouts and Explorers (especially Drew). Hope you are all having a fantastic time in Austria. Glad to hear the first day of the hike went well and you arrived before the rain. Drew, hope you are ok and didn't get too many blisters today. Have a safe descent tomorrow and savour every moment in Austria. Missing you loads, Mum, Lee & Matt XXX
ReplyDeletehiya brooksy (16th erith) hope you are having fun and hope the sun comes out again. cant wait to see you and hear all about the expedition.
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Luke Heys, 3rd Hastings Scouts
ReplyDeleteSounds like another fun packed day. Hope the weather improves again although the thunderstorm must have been impressive.
Hope you're loving it Luke and taking lots of pictures. Love Mum, Dad, Bethany, Liam and big kisses from Hannah xxx
Hi Harry (1st Erith),
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have been busy. Saw Maggie, Pete and Gweneth yesterday. They send their love and really want to know more.
All our love,
Mum & Dad (Shirley & Brian)
Hiya Ben Brooks.
ReplyDeleteBubba and Bump just want to say hi and hope your're having the best time ever. love you lots. Mum x
Message from Jack, 1st Penge & Beckenham: Dear Mum, Christopher and Oli, I am missing you loads! How are you? I'm having a great time, how's Hythe? We have been doing great activities here! We have been rafting, ice skating and lots more. I am so sorry I didn't call you on your birthday Chris, I will make it up to you. Love you all lots, see you soon, Jack x
ReplyDeleteHi Emily (9th Erith) hope you enjoyed the storm! Sounds like you are having a whale of time. Keep enjoying it. Dad and I are going camping today and looks like rain tmw so you are not alone in getting wet! Sam is with Nanny Jean and Grandad Malc and is missing you. Although he did have India for company yesterday. Love you loads. Mum and Dad xxxx
ReplyDeleteMessage from Luke, 1st Penge & Beckenham: Hi Mum & Dad & Ryan & Sam, missing you lots. When it's Ryan's b-day tell him I'm really missing him and I love him loads and I'm bringing him a gift back. Yesterday (Mon 2nd) I went white water rafting, it was great fun! So, Ryan, have a great b-day hope it's a good one! Love you loads, love from Luke
ReplyDeleteMessage from Callum, 2nd Orpington: Hi Mum + Dad + Alex + Bubbles (hamster). I miss you all but this is gr8 fun! Bye bye, Callum.
ReplyDeleteMessage from Alex, 3rd Orpington: Hi Mum, I'm having a good time in Austrier and I think I just spelt Austrier wrong. I am doing canyoning tomorrow and I hope I have fun. I hope you are doing good. Love Alex x
ReplyDeleteMessage from Harry, Crofton Oak: Dear Mum & Dad, the food is great and it's fun here. We got wet and muddy doing the community project from Harry
ReplyDeleteMessage from Robert, Crofton Oak: I'm having a great time. We're doing a community project and went on a chairlift today, Robert.
ReplyDeleteMessage from Callum, Scorpions Exp: Hello people! Callum.
ReplyDeletecome on brooksy, (16th erith cubs) post a comment so we know you are ok. everyone is missing you and asking what you are doing.
ReplyDeleteMessage from James Lynch, Crofton Oak: Hi Mum & Dad, I'm having a great time in Autria going canyoning today and already been on a chair lift up a mountain. See ya later! From James
ReplyDeleteMessage from Sam, Crofton Oak: Hi Mum & Dad, I've been playing Monopoly with Robert & Luke. I got wet yesterday because of the rain - today I'm doing white water rafting! Sam x
ReplyDeleteMessage from Andrew, 3rd Orpington: Hi to all at home. Having a great time. Journey here was tiring but I am now all caught up with sleep. As usual, have gone very red already and am providing a feast for the local mosquitos! See you soon, Andrew
ReplyDeleteMessage from Thomas, 3rd Orpington: Hi Mum & Dad, we have had brilliant days, today we walked up a mountain it was COOL. Look forward to seeing you soon. Lots of love Thomas xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx x x x x x x x
ReplyDeleteMesssage from David, 2nd Orpington: Hi, I'm having a lot of fun and happy I've been to 2 new countries (Luxembourg & Germany). David x
ReplyDeleteMessage from Jonathan Lynch, 2nd Orpington: Hello Mum/Dad, I am in Austria and have been to Germany, the food is nice but I don't know what anyone is saying! Goodbye, see you on Sunday :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, we are missing you at SMA..... Xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, missing you at SMA.....Xxx
ReplyDeleteHiYa Joel, ( 13th Erith ) Hope your having a great time, doing lots of fun stuff.
ReplyDeleteCan u message me so I know u r ok and r having fun.....
Little man and everyone miss u... love, hugs and kisses
Mum, Luke and Aaron.. xxx
Hi ya James Pepperell. Hope you are avin the most fantastic time in Austria. Just remember to get as much out of the trip as you can mate. Love you so much, Mum and Dad. x x x x
ReplyDeleteHi George and Yells + the rest of 6th Erith and everyone else. Sounds like your all having mega fun (wish i was there). Keep up all the adventures and take loads of photos, so we can look at them when you get back.
ReplyDeleteYells "Steve said dont be eating all the Apfle Strudel".
George save some energy for swimming Sunday!!
Love and miss you loads.
Mum,Dad,Steve,Milly and Harry. XxX
Hi Adie, we're glad you're here! x
ReplyDeleteMessage from William Thornton, 4th East Barnett: Hi, it's tough at times being away from home but the activities are so much fun and I DO want to stay! I went to the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang castle - that place must be worth millions and millions of pounds! I am going rafting tomorrow and am looking forward to it. Hope you're having a good time with Maureen. Bye bye xx
ReplyDeleteHow did the hike go Alex (17th Erith)
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Hi Bryt and Bryce - I hope you are getting our messages - how are you???? I saw a pic of you on the blog Bryt (Sack race) - was so nice to see you!! Went to visit Kim today and M is missing you lots!!! Thomas is missing you as well Bryce - are you having fun? We can arrange a sleepover for all of you when you are back! Miss you guys. Lotsa Luv Mom and Dad xxx
ReplyDeleteHi to George RA of 7WW and friends
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are having a wonderful time. Good luck with your overnight hike on Wednesday, hope the weather gets better for you. Enjoy it. Don't forget to take lots of photos with you in them! Love from Mum, Dad, Will and Florence. Dinah says woof xxx Missing you lots xxxx
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ReplyDeleteMessage from Bryce, 4th East Barnett: Dear Mum & Dad, I do miss you but we are having a really good time. Yesterday we went to the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang castle. Tomorrow we are going white water rafting - I am looking forward to it. I have made lots of new friends and I am having a really good time with Brytnee. Love Bryce x x
ReplyDeleteMessage from Kirsty, 4th East Barnett: To Nikki, I wish you were here to experience the lovely scenery with me. I bet if you were here it would be even better. I miss you loads and cannot wait to see you again. We had the Tyrol Olympics on Sunday and yesterday we went to a Bavarian castle in Fussen - did you know that this was the castle that was in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?! Today we are having our free day so I thought it would be cool to write to you while I have the time. I hope you feel better & I also hope Bella is behaving herself for Stef. Love you loads, love Kirsty xx
ReplyDeleteMessage from Brytnee, 4th East Barnett: To Mum & Dad, I'm having a blast and I've taken loads of photo's. So far I've done loads of games and I've been to the castle where Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was filmed. Tomorrow I'm going rafting and I'll try to write to you again to let you know it went. I've made two friends called Chloe and Shani and I'm in a room with Kirsty! Love from Brytnee xx
ReplyDeleteHello Osh and the 10th Penge and Beckenham. I expect you must have missed my previous message because you were on the mountain walk....and I know you would never be too be busy to miss an opportunity to send a message back to your mother would you??? Saw your photo on the website....looking coool!!!!
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Message for everyone from Orpington District, all messages posted on here will be sent by email to your parents just incase they dont get a chance to check the website everyday, so keep on sending messages and I will keep on passing them on!! Glad you are having a brilliant time, Great Jerboa hugs to Andrew, Tom and Alex of 3rd Orpington xxx
ReplyDeleteMessage for the 6th Mottingham contingent: Hope you are all having a fab time; I don't suppose you've seen 7 children wearing curtins on your travels, have you? They might be singing Eidelweiss!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of the trip - stay safe, have fun and be gentle with your leaders!!
Michael: Hugo says Woof Woof (he's missing you).
Love from Liz
Message to Rohan 4th East Barnet.
ReplyDeleteHi Rohan, Hope you are having a great time and getting some sleep at least. Not sure what you are doing each day but I bet your enjoying yourself. Remember ENJOY ENJOY ENJOY and try to take some photos!!!!! Love you lots Mum & Dad.
Hi Kai (13th Erith)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are all having a great time, nan and i just read what you did today sounds lovely. Hope you enjoyed the storm. Nan and i went shopping nanny moaned with all the shops.
Carry on enjoying the rest of your time.
Love you loads Mum and Nan.xxx
Hi Joe Bishop of the 3rd Hastings crew. We hope you are having a great time in Austria. Missing you lots. Have loads more fun, love Mum, Stevie and the dogs. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Eve we hope you are having a great time, we read that it has been raining there that is why the grass is so green not like here!! everyone is missing you here
ReplyDeletelots of love
grandad Paddy and Nannie Mary
Hi Jonathan and James
ReplyDeleteIt was so lovely to hear from you today and to find out what you have been up to. Keep sending us back messages as it is lovely to hear from you. Nanny and grandad and gran and grandpa send their love. Take lots of photos so we can see everything you do. Love you both lots from mum, dad and Eleanor xxxx
Message for David Van Eggen of 2nd Orpington:
ReplyDeleteHi David, glad you're having a lot of fun. Be good; keep safe. Love Mum x
Hello Tommy 2nd Erith
ReplyDeleteHope your enjoying yourself and having a wonderful time.
Its very quiet here without you Maizie has noboby to argue with!!
Most importanly Dad is getting on with your bedroom and he hasn,t even played the playstation!!! HONEST
Have a great time enjoy yourself
Lots of love & Hugs Mum Dad & Maizie xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hello Jonathan and James
ReplyDeleteIt was so nice to hear from you today - please keep sending messages back so we know what you are up to. Have a great time and take lots of photos so that we can see what you see! Lots of love from all the family (nanny and grandad and gran and grandpa send their love too. Mum, Dad and Eleanor xxxxx
Hi Hannah hope your still having loads of fun and not getting to wet. Say hello to Rama & Silver Birch. We hope Rama's hand is getting better. Lets hope the sun starts to shine. Looking forward to hearing all about your trip and seeingall the photo's. Loads of love Mum, Dad & Dan xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Hannah (17th Erith)Hope you are still having fun and not getting to wet. Hopefully the sun will start to shine again. Say hello to Rama & Silver Birch. Hope Rama's hand is getting better. Missing you and can't wait to hear all about your adventures and see the photo's. Loads of love & kisses Mum, Dad & Danxxxxx
ReplyDeleteMessage from Donna Jones, 17th Erith:
ReplyDeleteHi to my hubby Kevin and Laura. We have been having a good time, weather's been ok. Lots of things to do, Alex did well on the hike and the Scouts are fine. Miss you, from Donna & Alex xx
PS. tell Anna Alfie is fine.