Day 9 - Full Speed Ahead

6th August

---

With a lovely lie in, lots of speed and a bit of rain, as sad as it is to admit...it is our last day.

Megan T - Trotti biking was fun because we didn’t have to run the cable car because it was a bit small but the views were amazing!

Amelia - I enjoyed the trotti biking because me, Bron and Holly went down before anyone else’s and we weren’t very very fast 😊

Olivia - On the trotti bikes we had to hold the breaks for most of it. Also, it was really fun going down the hill. But I didn’t like it when I cut my knee.

Daisy and Sophie - Our room got chocolate (TWICE!) because our room was clean and our towels... Our song was ‘interesting’. RIP Chris’ reputation.

Isabel - Dean says that netball is NOT a sport! Not true!

Emily W - After tea, we all went into the meeting place and found out who won the room inspections. Room 12 won best acting! (Enily W and S, Issy C and Poppy). Then we all tried yodelling and even Deano and Toby the Toblerone did it. It was so fun! Also I left the sandwich, that I didn’t eat last Monday in my suitcase for 10 daus and it was really mouldy! X

Chloe - Today was a great day. Chris managed to get my group lost on our trotti biking. I really enjoyed our night karaoke. It was great fun. I will be very sad to leave.

With a fabulous last day, with lots of hugs and songs. Thanks for staying update! were so excited to see you all!

---

Massive thank you to all the girls for behaving so well and making this a lovely trip. Also thank you to Holly and Pia for collecting all the quotes for this meaning I just had to put all their hard work into this blog!

Carolyn asked the girls what they learned about themselves and here are their responses.

I have learnt that Isabel a lot more courage than I thought.

Bron and I are more alike than I thought.

That I like white water rafting.

I have a really good memory for songs.

I can overcome fears, that I never really knew I had really really easily and that it’s better to try something than refuse.

I learnt that I can challenge myself even out of my comfort zone.

I tried everything and was more confident with putting my hand up than I thought I’d be.

I have learnt I can eat food that I don’t like very much a.k.a. Mushrooms.

I learnt that I can’t walk for ages without my legs aching.

I have learnt that I can walk further than I thought and that I can be tidy.

I learnt that I am good at walking.

I have learnt that I can live without a phone.

Being brave and confident in myself and knowing that I am not alone or too shy.

That I love getting in the sea/river/lakes from now on!!

I have learnt that if I am NOT stubborn I can enjoy things.

I can do it even if I am scared.

That I have amazing Best and Close friends.

That if you face your fears it’s actually fun and not that bad 😊

I’ve learnt to be resilient and optimistic even when I’m wet, cold and hungry.

I have learnt that I’m not scared of anything (almost) and that I can survive without my mum and dad for 10 days. I had such a lovely time and will remember and treasure this amazing experience.