A big thank you....

I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who reads this blog, it means a lot to me. In was astonished when I looked at the statistics the other night and saw that my blog has been viewed in countries like Germany, Canada, Mexico and even Thailand!  I think it is a huge honour. If there are any participants reading this who are also going to take part in this once in a lifetime opportunity please contact me by email ( kyrabal99@gmail.com ) so I can get to know you and we can talk about news from our units and maybe even organizing a way to meet each other in person at the jamboree next year?? Once again thank you for reading and I hope you follow my journey to the jamboree. Kyra x

400 days to go....

Today the countdown begins of 400 days until the opening ceremony of the World Scout Jamboree. Today is also special because there are only 4 days until our next training camp. Since the last camp, we all kept in touch by a group chat on social media. Topics often discussed were fundraising ideas and events as well as swaps. However the chat wasn't just about scouting, exams were also discussed as well as proms and our daily lives. I feel this has brought us closer as a unit. If I ever have a bad day and feel down I can always count on these people to be there for me and cheer me up again. For that I just want to say thank you to all of them and I look forward to sharing friendships and memories that will last forever.

My collection of swapping items has began! It is the season of the football world cup as well as many England flags and souvenirs. So far I have 7 English flag blow up hand things. Also I am taking handmade bracelets to swap as they are small and easy to pack as well as showing thought and commitment and time. An image will be displayed below of the kind of bracelets I am making.