Redbourn Scout Group

Iceland Trip

Wednesday 16 th August 2006

The fundraising and sponsoring was over, Redbourn Scout Troop was on the move, Iceland was beckoning – bring it on!

All were smart in uniform as we crowded round the bemused ground staff on the Iceland Express desks. The terrorism problem was still paramount, however, much to the surprise of the leaders the booking in, luggage weights and entry through the security gates proved to be uneventful as all 29 breezed into the holding area. Duty free was pounced on with glee, booze, cigarettes, perfume and jewellery purchased with much gusto … and after the Scouts returned it was the leader's turn!

Called to our gate for boarding, the 29 caused much panic on the escalator after a loose shoe lace got stuck and the emergency stop button had to be applied to release the offender with much applause and laughter. Well done Kieran!

We were allocated the rear of the plane, three ‘1 st ' time flyers were duly cheered when the wheels left the runway.
The flight was excellent, crew attentive if not slightly unsure as to whether they should have taken the day off. As Scouts tucked into soft drinks, choc's n sweeties, the leaders had a small tipple each, purely for medicinal purposes to thank ourselves for managing to keep it tight and it all appeared to be panning out well – so far!

A breeze through customs, all luggage accounted for, coach waiting outside for our two hour transfer to Ulfjotsvatn.

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