Today we woke up at a decent 0700, went for breakfast at 0800 and by 0900 we were on the way for a short stroll into Kandersteg town to get the cable car. We bought the tickets for the cable car, and off we went, cameras in hand, everyone was snapping away and the amazing scenery!
When we arrived at the top we found the instructor for the Tobogan activity (summer sledge run). So, we had to sit down on a smooth moving plastic wheeled platform and a brake called a Tobogan (like a big skate board), then we went up slowly with the help of a winch. As we arrived at the top...the big skateboard ran like the wind, sliding along the metal chute...around corners and straights. Since the boys LOVED it they got to do it twice!
It was then time to start the Oeschinensee activity, which included the Eco-I-Spy quiz. This quiz involved a list of things the scouts had to look out for, for example, a swiss cow, cable car, folded rock, granite, limestone, glacial valley and so on. On the way down to the lake, we met a couple of cows and we made friends. Once we arrived at the amazing lake, after a long stroll down the valley, we sat down for a quick lunch, as the boys were very eager to have a dip in the Alpine Lake. First were the SVS (the ventures) to enter the lake, they didn't last more then 3 minutes, it was way to cold! Next were the PLs who tried the lake, they lasted approximately 10 seconds, and then followed the younger scouts, who lasted about 4-5 seconds. It was well worth it!
We also had some time to take it in turns to row out into the middle of Oeschinensee on boats which were on the lakeside. All enjoyed the wonderful environment of this picture perfect scenery.
After the Apline Lake adventure, it was time to hed back to the campsite, down the valley. This wasn't as easy as it sounds...the lake was at 1,578 meters above sea level. We took the Wanderweg trail from the alpine lake to KISC which lasted approximately 1 hour 40 min. On our return we freshen up and made our way to the nearby Crystal Hotel for a Swiss Night which included cheese Fondue served by Doris (of McDoris fame!). Everyone enjoyed this meal which ended with an ice-cream and all were soon back to Kander-Lodge for an early night since tomorrow we had to conquer Jungfrau and the famous Eiger Trail ....... zzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz
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Thrilled just by reading these posts, I must commend the GSL and all the leaders whose support I am sure he could have not done without for all the great activities from cheese factories to sky diving and climbing one the highest mountains in Europe. Well done to all of you!!
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