After getting a good night sleep in the bivvy whack or the dorms we awoke early and had breakfast. we had a range of cereals before our big breakfast of scrambled egg, bacon and hash browns. Next we went to meet our instructors who briefed us on our days activities.
Group 1: We spent the majority of our day in the mines. We had to wear our water proofs, a fleece, wellies, a harness, a helmet and head torch. The mines were pitch black and cold, it had lots of water but we didn't get too wet. We went up a slate bridge using our ropes, we had to pull ourselves up using two ropes. Having dinner in the cave was really cool and we even had hot chocolate which kept us warm. Phoebe had holes in her wellies and had to keep emptying them! We saw lots of carts, wires and tools they used before climbing up a water fall before being lowered down the other side by Chris. We all stuck together as a team helping each other out. Tegan showed extremely good bravery going up the waterfall and making it to the top.
Group 2: Our first activity was a Gorge walk, we had to go to the water sports building where were given a wetsuit, helmet, cagoule and a buoyancy aid. After a short mini bus journey we arrived at lake Geirrionydd. The gorge was very slippy, we walked across it many times with the help of Jamie and Rusty. Many of us were brave and went down 'a slide' Jayden even did a roly poly down the slide! We also walked through a mine which was really dark.
In the afternoon we went on the mid ropes course. We went to the chapel and out on a harness and helmet before waking up to the mid ropes course. Richie was very impressive and helpful being kind to others, he also went on the really far course! Leo was determined to complete the course despite falling off a few times. Pema began on the smaller ropes course but gradually moved onto the more difficult courses.
In the afternoon we went on the mid ropes course. We went to the chapel and out on a harness and helmet before waking up to the mid ropes course. Richie was very impressive and helpful being kind to others, he also went on the really far course! Leo was determined to complete the course despite falling off a few times. Pema began on the smaller ropes course but gradually moved onto the more difficult courses.
Group 3. Our first first activity was the mid ropes course. We travelled to the chapel where were given harness and helmet which we had to adjust to fit our head. Some of us carried bags with equipment in which were very heavy. After that we learned how to hook our selves to the tree using a carbiner. Everyone had a go some did the higher more difficult courses. Lewis had us in stitches doing the 'moonwalk' across one course and Ruby even managed to hang upside down!
In the afternoon we went gorge walking. Like group 2 we had to get our equipment and drove to lake Gerrionydd. On the way to the gorge Kieren did a 'vicar of dibley' style fall into a puddle! During our gorge walk we went down two slides, through a cave and helped each other out. Kieren was extremely helpful with his friends always offering to lend a hand. Bobby G 'the brave' buried his nerves to take part in all the activities. Finally we went for a dip in the lake, it was really cold but we didn't care. We were floating backwards and forwards before Jamie started a big water fight!!!!!
In the afternoon we went gorge walking. Like group 2 we had to get our equipment and drove to lake Gerrionydd. On the way to the gorge Kieren did a 'vicar of dibley' style fall into a puddle! During our gorge walk we went down two slides, through a cave and helped each other out. Kieren was extremely helpful with his friends always offering to lend a hand. Bobby G 'the brave' buried his nerves to take part in all the activities. Finally we went for a dip in the lake, it was really cold but we didn't care. We were floating backwards and forwards before Jamie started a big water fight!!!!!
Group 4: Like group 1 we also spent the day in the mines. We started off by going through a big gate and walked 600m to get to a mine cart through water. Then we walked a few more metres and got on a boat, we were given paddles to help get across the 'pond. Once we finished we got out of the boat one by one. the instructors then gave us a map and we tried to navigate to a certain location in the mine. Finally we reached a place which had wooden planks about our head, we had to crawl under some metal to get to the other side where their was a big drop, we used cow tails and ropes to help us get across.
in the night we played the famous 'Presidents Men' game! Mr Longley and Mr Ellis led the assassins to victory despite Mr Roberts cheating and Miss Holmes turning on the assassins by telling the other team their code. With Ossian, Tommi B and the spies Keira and Isabelle they easily dispatched the guards and although they did not 'kill' the president they stopped her signing the treaty in time!
Our final activity of the night was to reflect on the last two days and praise those who had been brave, helped others, improved their confidence and listened carefully, We are now watching the classic film 'The Goonies' and will soon be going to bed.
By Bobby G, Kieren D, Chloe D, Phoebe, Jayden, Bobby D and Ossian.
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By Bobby G, Kieren D, Chloe D, Phoebe, Jayden, Bobby D and Ossian.
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