11.5 – 17.5
So...last week we had the first ‘proper’ group of the season
with an almost full complement of volunteers and staff!! And what a fantastic
way to start the season it was, a group coming all the way from Sheffield to
enjoy everything Camas has to offer. The start of the week was hectic but
everyone settled in quickly and soon found themselves busy fishing (catching a
Sea Trout and a Salmon), kayaking, washing dishes, abseiling, coasteering,
washing dishes, walking, gardening and much, much more. The day at Iona's North End beach was brilliant with the windiest of waves splashing everyone that dared go close.
With all of the activities happening this week everyone in
the community found themselves challenging their boundaries and discovering
personal and group comfort zones. This was particularly clear when coasteering
and abseiling. The group set out on a beautiful evening to explore and discover
the islands. Fully kitted up in wetsuits, helmets and buoyancy aids everyone
eagerly took the plunge into the sea, then just as eagerly scrambled back out
after realising how freezing it
really was. By the end of the session most of the group were happy to make a
final jump in and swim back to have a warm shower and sit in the warmth of the
fire.
Camas fave: Hit the bell
During the week the group were often to be found showing
their creative flair with some beautiful poem readings, amazing stories and
hilarious song writing. One song became an instant hit and will probably be
seen on the charts very soon...a song about a ghost who just wanted to make
friends and have some fun Ghost, Ghost,
Ghost AAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
The week finished in the usual way with everyone getting
stuck in to the challenge. We had 5* chefs preparing some delicious food,
quirky decorations, an impressive show featuring a ‘Queen’ tribute band, circus
skills and more, as well as a beautiful reflection showing how much everyone
had gained during their time in a remote bay at the bottom of a long boggy
track.
