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Syd’s Escape Diary 29.12.2008

December 29, 2008 By chris Leave a Comment

A fantastic barbecue in Oatley last night, enjoyed by the whole UK contingent in Sydney at present of over 30 and hosted by 1st Oatley Bay Scouts.

Great steaks, sausages, salads and pavlovas and then to top it off they arranged for the Explorers to go kayaking in Oatley Bay as well.

An early start this morning and a train trip up into the Blue Mountains for a walk recommended by Lloyd’s uncle – some stunning scenery and views of the Wentworth waterfalls but when he said it was ‘quite strenuous’ he wasn’t kidding!!

Now in Katoomba and in about 10 minutes we’re all off for a pizza before the return journey down to Sydney.

Understand that it’s freezing in Bexleyheath – sure you’ll be cheered to hear the forecast for later in the week here : 36C in Sydney and 41C in Perth!!

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Syd’s Escape Diary 28.12.2008

December 28, 2008 By chris Leave a Comment

Everyone up bright and early for breakfast and then left site at 9am for the short walk to Heathcote station and the train into Sydney.

Weather much improved – sunny and 30C

After arriving we all visited Circular Quay overlooking Harbour Bridge and Opera House before a picnic lunch and a general look around Sydney centre.

This evening we have a UK Contingent barbecue in Oatley with the group who provided home hospitality to us in 2006 – they have 7 Venturers going to Escape who leave tomorrow morning for their NSW Pre-Tour of Western Australia.

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Syd’s Escape Diary 27.12.2008

December 28, 2008 By chris Leave a Comment

We’ve arrived in Australia and taken shuttle bus up to the site at Heathcote arriving there around 11am.

A leisurely afternoon followed with a quick walk round the town and the camp site before a large storm started around 5pm.

Everyone very tired and most headed straight off to bed after dinner

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Syd’s Escape Diary 25.12.2008

December 28, 2008 By chris Leave a Comment

Happy Christmas to you all – the waiting is over and we’re all checked in and ready to go here at Gatwick.

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Syd’s Escape Diary 24.12.2008

December 24, 2008 By chris Leave a Comment

G’Day All,

How’s the packing going??

Here’s the weather forecast for Perth for next 5 days (hopefully more of the same from when we arrive on 2nd):

Sunny and maximum temperatures of between 29 and 36C.

Don’t forget to slip, slap, slop when we arrive Down Under!!

Peth Australia

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Syd’s Escape Diary 23.12.2008

December 23, 2008 By chris Leave a Comment

Syd has just checked the BBC weather forecast – the bad news is that there is rain when we arrive on Saturday but the good news is that we have sunshine and 29C (84F) for Sunday’s barbecue.

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Syd’s Escape Diary 22.12.2008

December 23, 2008 By chris Leave a Comment

Well just a few days to go now until we set off for Oz – all of the clothing has arrived and Lloyd has this for distribution. A quick reminder – travel to Sydney from Gatwick is in Explorer / Leader activity polo shirt, UK scarf and UK fleece. You should also make sure that you have your Explorer uniform shirt with you as this must be worn to arrive at Escape (the UK badge should be sewn above the pocket) and your UK contingent shirt and navy Escape trousers which will be required during Escape. Have a great Christmas and see you at the hall at 3.45.

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December 22, 2008 By danyul Leave a Comment

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