07.00 let’s hope this diverts around us today! Yesterday afternoon as you are probably aware also was, let’s say, very wet!!

Anyway, last day, most are up and awake at least! Breakfast is at 8.15 today, nice late one for them, but early hunger pains already for me, more so as it’s bacon this morning! And possibly some porridge and honey too! 🐷

09.30 is……

PGL's All Aboard activity, an adventurous and challenging experience….and somewhat scary! 😬

Participants climb a ‘pole’ to reach a very small platform to reach a perch where they are the encouraged to stand ‘Titanic’ style with their arms outstretched!!!

All Aboard is not only physically challenging but also promote personal growth, teamwork, and facing fears. 

Hopefully the rain will hold off for this activity

and…..

Canoeing on the lake, which typically involves participants paddling canoes to explore the water 😬, not just paddling about but the kids also play on-water activities and games, develop teamwork, as well as enjoying  the serene surroundings. Participants are typically given basic instruction on paddling techniques and safety measures. This activity is not only a fun recreational experience but also a great way to connect with nature and learn valuable outdoor skills.

14.00. Our last 2 activities for this week🥲 (still the disco tonight!)

PGL's rock climbing activity is a popular adventure experience. 

As always, before the eager children begin climbing, they receive a safety briefing. This includes instructions on how to use the necessary equipment, such as harnesses, helmets, and ropes, as well as safety protocols.

The children are provided with the essential climbing gear, including helmets, harnesses and carabiners. These are used to ensure both safety and proper technique. 

PGL’s artificial climbing walls are designed to replicate the experience of outdoor rock climbing. Similiar to the ones at school, but vertical and about 10 times the size!These walls can vary in difficulty levels, allowing climbers of all skill levels to participate.

Participants are taught fundamental rock climbing skills, such as how to properly belay (secure the rope for a climber) and various climbing techniques, including holds, footwork, and body positioning.

The last day of getting ready and leaving a PGL activity centre involves several steps to ensure a smooth departure for participants and their groups. Here's a general outline of what typically happens on the final morning:

1. Shove everything you can into the nearest suitcase even if it’s not theirs 
2. Put all remaining clothes into bin bags for us staff to bring back
3. Put all rubbish found in the room into several bin bags
4. Strip the beds, then get told by staff that includes the sheets and pillow cases 🙄
5. Staff check for any new eco-systems or micro climates that may have evolved through the week for classification by scientists
6. Breakfast at 08.30
7. Check for even more clothes/toothbrushes etc that have mysteriously appeared in the bathrooms since breakfast even though they were checked 27 times by the kids
8. Secretly eat the remaining sweets bought from the shop and left over from the disco
9. Bang the basketballs in their rooms one more time on the floor, walls and ceilings 
10. Clanking the magnets together one last time (parents of who bought these will understand when they hear that constant noise!!)
11. Realise they’re wearing someone else’s clothes or odd socks or a smelly shirt they had worn in the monsoon like rain we had the other day
12. 09.30 And finally, leaving PGL with a backpack full of great memories 😊