I really enjoyed camp.
I learned and experienced many new things and challenged myself mentally and physically. In general I really liked the feeling of being outdoors and sleeping in a tent. Before I went on camp and heard that I was supposed to go caving, I was afraid that I wouldn’t fit through but I did and I found it really fun but I felt as if it should have gone on for longer.The outdoor ‘toilet’ wasn’t as bad as I expected it to be so that was a relief as well. To be honest I had mixed opinions on hiking. I enjoyed the scenery but I was also really distracted by the fact that I was lugging a really heavy bag. When it rained and the leeches came out I kind of freaked out because I thought they were harmful but then I realised they weren’t so they didn’t really bother me as much. I loved the feeling I got after the big hike. I felt really good because I had just walked a really long distance while carrying a really heavy bag. When we met up with the rest of the groups I didn’t really mind but it did make it harder to talk to new people.
My view of the Yarra has changed quite a bit. I honestly didn’t care much about it but then I saw how polluted it was near Flinders Street compared to Warburton and I became more aware about how important the Yarra really is.
Overall I thought camp was really great.
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Hey Jeannie!
Great to hear that your perception of the Yarra changed over the few days away – we really wanted you guys to experience, feel and connect with the Yarra and it sounds like you did!
Great to hear that caving was enjoyable and yes, i agree, it should have gone for longer. Everybody loved it and I think in term 2 we will extend the caving and maybe shorten the hike.
Its great to hear that you enjoyed connecting with nature and soaking up the sounds and smells that you dont get to experience in Melbourne CBD.
thanks for the reflection Jeannie!
John