Two Day Expedition Saxon Shore Way 4/5 July 2012

On these 2 dates, class 12 A and Billy went on a 2 day expedition as part of a four week project that had been assigned by the school.

I did not go on this expedition due to a medical condition which could be worked around on future expeditions.
But I did take part on the majority of the planning which was on the run up to the expedition, this included putting up a tent, setting up a portable stove and gas canister as well as a pre expedition expedition with weight.

When the class set out on the expedition via mini bus they soon encountered their first problem which was a member of the group had turned up late, which led to Mr. Toomey to swing the mini bus around in order to collect the latecomer.

When they finally got to the starting point of the expedition which would take them up to Homing Park campsite. This part of the expedition was a 9K walk which going by the average walking speed of 3Km/h would take them at least 3 hrs to complete. When they arrived at the campsite, the first thing on the agenda was to set up the tents, which  going by the practice set up must've been a sight for sore eyes. Once they put up the tents the group then dispersed in order to do other things such as; showering or cooking some food.

After missing all the planning shauns making sure he get all the credit for putting up a tent.

For the majority of the night the group spent their time in either Whitstable town centre or the clubhouse located at the campsite, this led to much alcohol being drunk. This was the last even that happened beofre the group turned in for the night.

The next morning, Mr. Wilson woke the group up at approximately 7.30 so people had enough time to get dressed, wash, have some breakfast and pack up the tents. This then led to the second leg of the expedition where they would rendez-vous with the school mini bus which would then take the now tired group back to school.

Here is a Dragon's Tooth which was designed to stop enemy tanks from gaining entry



Yes, Mr. Toomey - It's a gate...

 This expedition was not only a test for their endurance levels but also an educational expedition as they learnt about the historical side of Whitstable and Faversham by seeking the remains from WWI and WWII. Which had enlightened some of the group.

To anybody this just looks like an ordinary playground but really they are WWII air raid shelters that are in disguise...

There was some good news for the group and which was when this expedition took place, they had 2 days of sun and only a little bit of rain that happened overnight

Things that i could develop on for future 2 day expeditions could be;
1) To actually go on the expedition
2) Get clearance from the hospital to take part
3) find a alternative way of taking part, this will then help me not to miss out in the future.
4) ensure i have all the equipment that will enable me to take part on the expedition