Sai Kung Country Park in the New Territories was the setting for a weekend of hiking and camping with a group of our students (Shenzhen College of International Education; SCIE). The 14 -16 year olds are completing their "Bronze" International Award (The Duke of Edinburgh award in Commonwealth terms) and had to demonstrate navigational, leadership and survival skills, in addition to a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
The fitness and endurance was certainly tested with wind, rain, cool temperatures and plenty of ups and downs over the three days. Despite all the hardships a spirited, friendly and enjoyable time was experienced.
We are looking forward to our next "IA" (International Award) silver trip in January.
The fitness and endurance was certainly tested with wind, rain, cool temperatures and plenty of ups and downs over the three days. Despite all the hardships a spirited, friendly and enjoyable time was experienced.
We are looking forward to our next "IA" (International Award) silver trip in January.
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| Relaxing at school before the 'great weekend hike'. |
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| 38 students, 7 staff - all waiting for the number 7a bus. |
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| and finally it arrives. Thankfully it is a double decker. |
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| Pak Tam Au Camp site - Friday evening. |
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| A bridge to cross and mountain to climb. |
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| At least this section was flat. |
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| Part of Sai Kung Country Park |
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| Looking North; very picturesque, a pity there was not a little more sun. |
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| Track to the highest point of the day - Sai Wan Shan (314 meters) |
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| A view down to our next camp site - Long Ke Wan. |
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| A wonderful spot amongst the trees and close to the beach. |
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| Our campsite from the opposite hill. |
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| Searching for the students - they were here a moment ago?? |
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| We made it - still not sure where the students have gone!! |
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