Clyde Region Explorer Belt 2017

03/07/2018

23/07/2017

Welcome Back Home Everyone.

I hope everyone had a relaxing couple of days to recover after our 24 days away / 10 country visits. I know a few people have complained about having the camping blues and some people are still in bed.

I just want to personally take this opportunity to thank everyone involved on this trip, from all the leaders on the trip to the background staff who helped with all the paperwork and especially all the participants that made the trip so special.

I hope everyone had a fantastic time and have memories that will last. I know I enjoyed every minute of this trip. I hope my promise of 'once in a lifetime trip' was fulfilled.

We might be back home but the journey is not finished. There is still the EB presentations, EB Awards and a reunion (2018) to finish. More info to follow on these.

Can everyone please look out their best 20 photos. Instructions to follow on how to upload.

Remember to keep in contact with your team re presentations and don't leave the presentation to the last minute. Your mentors will be in contact soon.

Thanks again for a great trip

Raff

21/07/2017

Just left Southwaite Servives. All been fed with healthy Burger King, Greggs etc.

Must be almost back home!

ETA Strathclyde Park 15:30.

21/07/2017

Bus 1 - Still not 1 person awake

Always a good sign of a Scout Camp.

Making good progress.

21/07/2017

All aboard and on way back to UK.

Time to use those unwanted Euro.

Not the best buyback as €1 = £0.52 from the machine on board.

20/07/2017

Day 24/24 - Home Time

That's the EB2017 trip on its way home. We have had such an amazing time and lots of pictures and stories to follow.

What a way to finish this epic trip with everyone in the front row watching the 25th anniversary fireworks and show.

Will post updates for eta once we get back to the UK.

Safe travels to those who are staying behind to travel to join a 'normal family holiday'

Time for a sleep on the 16 hour final leg.

18/07/2017

18/07/2017

Feeding time!

18/07/2017

Bad news..

For safety and hygiene reasons, Lycra swimwear is compulsory for all men and young explorers. No baggy swim shorts allowed.

Do not use the towels from your rooms at the water playground. Remember to bring your own pool towels. If you prefer to travel light, towels can be hired directly from the water playground reception (2€/towel for the length of the stay).

From 8 am to 11 pm | Last entry at 10.30 pm

18/07/2017

Bus 1

Is there anyone awake?

18/07/2017

Thank you Kandersteg. You were amazing.

That's the two buses now left the site and on route to Euro Disney. Early start today.

Big thanks to our leaders who are heading home today. Marion Rankin, Johnathan Webb and Katie Macfarlane.

The good news is no tents are required for stage 4 of the trip. We are in a hotels for the next 2 nights. Beds, clean towels, no cooking and a bug free guarantee.

Day 21/24