Twenty-four pupils embarked on an adventure on loch Lomond and we couldn't have asked for more beautiful conditions. I think the photos speak for themselves on this one...
The team prepares to set sail from Balmaha.
Chocks away.
On the first island we explored, and had lunch on, some of the girls developed a range of cosmetics from the things they found around them, in particular, different rocks that they found that gave them a range of colours. Clever girls.
Meanwhile, the boys developed facial hair and patterns with charcoal. Jonathon's was particularly convincing! Clever boys.
The delights of filling your boots in the baking sunshine.
The girls with their Lomond cosmetic range.
Ready for action.
Re-embarking for the great voyage to our overnight island.
Quite a fleet!
Ben Lomond in the background of the girls' dabble from our island.
'Our' idyllic island.
The girls sing for their supper!
Our instructor for the weekend, Mick Hunter, sampling my beautifully handcrafted bowl.
An outdoor lesson in how to operate the stoves.
Creatures in the woods: the lesser striped and the spiny backed somethingorothers...
Each team cooked their own evening meal. There were some interesting creations, apparently an exciting process.
The amazing assistants were getting peckish.
Fireside evening with marshmallows and lots of amazing home baking (thank you parents) - a lovely combination.
Another perfect morning.
'Our' island in the background.
Trough time again....no small feat with thirty or so mouths to feed!
Good to dip your toes in!
Nicola takes the plunge.
Our woodland kitchen. Note the tooth cleaning taking place!
Ready for breakfast.
The breakfast bar.
Morning activities were for everyone: tube sliders and spectators alike. The water was VERY cold. Brave lot.
Snoozy girls.
The afternoon journey.
