Hadrians Wall

Today the team went to the Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum where we were able to witness the excavation of the largest collection of Roman buildings. We were able to see the military buildings, bath houses and replica buildings. The museum held some of the artifacts that the archaeologists have recovered which were truly amazing!

We also went for a walk around parts of the wall which is very impressive - particularly when you think that it has been there for nearly 2000 years!!!

Team has arrived in Carlisle!

On Friday morning the team (and their Millom hosts) met up with the Carlisle Castle Rotary Club hosts and Albert Johnson DGE (from the Kesick RC) at the Rum Story in Whitehaven. We all went on a tour of the facility together and then enjoyed a relaxing lunch (and rum tasting!) together.

After the swapping of bags and fond farewells, we headed off with the Carlisle team to go to Workington to see the destruction of the floods that occurred in November last year.

Following this we went to Cockermouth and were met with the Mayor and the President of the Rotary Club. Here they told us of the severity of the impact of the floods in their town and the restoration work that they are currently undertaking.

Team relaxation day and presentation to Millom Rotary Club

After a relaxing morning at Eccelriggs, the team headed to the Furness Abbey and then to the Martitime Museum.

Following this we went onto an afternoon of many activities - Sarah went to the Mountain Rescue facility; Rod went to the Racecourse for a tour; while Leah, Dyani and Samuel spent some time in retail therapy!!

That evening, the team presented to 40 Rotarians from the Millom Club; whereby St George even popped in! Pictured is also the group with our hosts and the Millom Mayor and Club President.

Muncaster Castle

After a tour of the Millom Network Centre, the team spent the day at the Muncaster Castle. The Owls were fantastic - some even managed to open their eyes to say "G'day"!

Dyani loved the castle - particularly the haunted room - as all could attest to her scream after listening to the story!

After a beautiful lunch, the team headed to the Millom Folk Museum. We are pictured here with Sue Day (Leah's host) and her granddaughter Millie (thank you to Howard for this photo)

Kendal Rotary Club Charter night

Rod represented District 9790 at the Kendal Rotary Club Charter night with the District Governor, Mick Eady.

Rod also met up with Graham Dowling (GSE 1190 Team Leader) and Richard Bird (GSE coord).

As you can tell by the photos - a great night was had by all!

Team has arrived in Millom!

On Monday morning the team bid a fond farewell to the Kendall team and met with the Millom team. (team pictured with Kendall host families)

We all headed off with our hosts for the journey, meeting at Ulverston - the birth place of Stan Laurel! We went to the Laurel and Hardy museum and even watched some of their movies! We then went to the beautiful Eccle Riggs for lunch; where the peacocks were only too happy to pose for us!

We then resumed our travels to Millom and a tour of the town was arranged before returning to the host family homes.

Later that night, the team presented to the Rotary Club of Ulverston and the Rotary Club of Millom and their respective partners. 89 people were in attendance. There were lots of fantastic questions and discussions - a great night for all!

Tuesday is the 4th vocation day for the team members.

The team in Edinburgh

The team arrived in Edinburgh for our chilled out weekend; but we couldn't help ourselves and got out the tourist card!

Pictured is the team at the Castle, and Dyani and Samuel tucking into haggis! yum yum

Other things we have done include checking out the local nightlife on Friday night and then a slower day on Saturday (and really slow for some), when we caught the city sightseeing tour and went to the Royal Yacht Britanni. Sarah was able to catch up with her Great Aunt while here too!

Dyani is still surprised that she has been asked for ID twice.