Craig and Bill were out with Boclair Academy for a DofE bronze practice around the Menteith Hills enjoying some rain and some sunshine. A well organised group were suited and booted early doors in anticipation of a big day one walk.
Relatively benign weather saw us get into camp around 6 after a hard days walking, although we did have the best lunch spot :)
Tents up and food cooked under cover of a lean to saw the world's biggest game of tig while we went and retrieved the vehicles for the finish line.
Day 2 was set fair with sunny weather and after a full English breakfast, they were off along Loch Achray, navigating with great confidence for a Bronze group. A slow plodding (and sensible pace) saw us have lunch with the finish line in sight, overlooking Kinlochard with not a midge in sight :) BLISS
As Craig's group neared the end, blisters were playing up for one of the pupils and she needed extra assistance to get to the finish line - step in Bargy, the Kenny Rodger's stand in and give us all a fantastic rendition of the Gambler...it was very entertaining and indeed very good...I thought Kenny was standing on my shoulders! Now need to download it from i-tunes and learn more words than just the chorus.
Teamwork plays a big part of DofE and the team walked in arm in arm singing more tunes which meant nothing to me whatsoever.
Well done to all the pupils for a great effort and a great few days - looking forward to the assessment now!
Wow, you people are amazing who have such life, Nothing is as good as spending time in exploring nature. Thank you for sharing your moment with us
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