Posted by Admin | Posted in Camp 2011 | Posted on 04-07-2011
21 years and 15 spent in the scout association from Beavers to Rovers, what a wonderful journey. I David O’Donoghue, turned 21 today on a beautiful day where we headed to London as a group.
As about 9am we began to leave site to walk to Chingford to catch a bus to Loughton where we took the Tube to London, and I must admit that the sheer size of London blew us away when we emerged from the underground at about half 11 on a glorious Monday morning where the heat was slightly overwhelming.
After getting settled, we proceeded to a bus stop where we received a long bus tour when a detailed historical description of the various landmarks. Unfortunately, the voice of the tour guide on the bus was dull and lacked any real interest.
Afterwards, a less than mannerly guide took us on a river tour, where he same repetitive jokes were greeted with awkward silences – but I’m not judging anyone. When everybody was truly dying of hunger, the entire group was treated to a satisfactory meal in KFC in London City Centre, in the vaults of the Tower of London.
After returning to site, the scouts tucked into a meal of hotdogs and spaghetti hoops, the Rovers surprised me by taking me out for a Chinese in Chingford – Ross, Vickie, Stephen, Sarah and I had an enjoyable evening and when we returned, the other leaders provided a birthday cake and a witty card which I thoroughly appreciated.
Undoubtedly it was an amazing feeling to spend my 21st birthday in London with a fantastic group of Scouts – an unforgettable day!