142nd Troop Camp 2008 - Cumbria
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Scout Report
Sunday morning was a gradual (polite way of
saying slow!) start with most scouts enjoying a lay in. After that though it was
a case of finishing off the patrol areas so that they had comfortable places to
live for the rest of the week.
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After that we set off for a short walk around the
local area to find out where we were staying. The walk took us through the farm
where we were greeted by a couple of the many dogs the farmer has, and then up
to the hill above the farm which is known as Black Crag.
From Black Crag there are spectacular views in
all directions. The lake in the background of this picture, taken on top, is the
north end of Windermere.
After this walk it was back down to camp for
lunch, before setting off for the afternoon activity -
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Another walk!
This time though it was to Tarn Hows, which is
about 20 minutes away and has the added attraction of an ice cream van. But
before the ice cream there was a chance to go for a swim in the tarn where, as
most are good swimmers, they swam out to an island and back. You can just about
make them out in this picture - the island is just to right of centre - in
the distance?.
After the ice cream it was back to camp and time
for tea, which the scouts cooked using their open fires. After a chat around the
camp fire, and the traditional 'bog wash' it was decided an early night would be
a good idea as Monday would be Big Hill Day.
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