Blogs from Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland, Europe

A program day here from Camp 101's Got talent puts Daphne and Erica's gang in the finals. The Kildare group with Valerie opted to be audience. Jedwardians placed 4th and were great. Tuesday was our final program day and most started with the high ropes. Haven't had the debrief on it but they are whole, so good enough for me. Today is Christine's birthday and the wonderful Guiders of Kildare made it an authentic Irish celebration with her special breakfast and while off site her tent was festooned with balloons. Our hostesses got into it with banners and cards and a HUGE burthday cake. Then they enlisted helpers and gave her the bumps!! There is photo evidence!! We are fine though the constant changing heat, cold, rain, breezy weather, not to mention late nights, busy days ... read more

A concert for Opening, horseback riding, falconry, pistol range, archery, horse grooming and an obstacle course First Program day Friday Program. A Boat cruise for international Guiders. A hot sunny start to a quickly cloudy day. Spotty showers. Marisa and Kayla worked in the shop Friday - Marisa on cash -go figure! Mehendi painting on palms for some. Swapping is a Canadian tour de force. Lovely little things for our Dollarama treasures. Our QC kerchiefs are gold!Weather is horrible in parts of Ireland but we have to date been spared. Bits of short showers. Sunset around 11 pm this far North makes for long evenings but a bit of a lie in the next day Valerie & Patty have great new friends among our sub-camp hosts. The food has been very good and plentiful. Many potatoes ... read more