Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Camp Day 2

So today was a super crazy busy day. We took all 50 daycamp kids on a field trip to a place called 'Sky Park - Parco Aventura' or Adventure Park. it was a totally rad ropes course with three levels 1.5 meters, 6 meters, and 15 meters. Each course has multiple objectives and most end with a big zipline. what is unique about this course is that its self led. you have 2 short ropes attached to your harness and each have a caribeaner (sp) one is your lead and the other is your safety. as you go through the objectives you always ensure that at least one caribeaner is secured at all times. There were only 4 or so staff from the adventure park on the ground watching all the kids so we were also helping out. there were a few frustrating moments coming from the language barrier when we would see a child unhook both caribeaners without being too careful. mama mia!!

All in all no one was hurt and the kids had an awesome blast.

we'll start off with a few random shots, and some of montiCINO, our agritourismo at which we are staying.

This is Montecino, it looks very different from last time. emilio the owner has renovated some of the outside so that the metal stairway is gone, now its nice stone with a new awning. as well as their are 4 new rooms up in the attic. one of them has a 5'x5' or so sky window that opens with hydraulics. super nice!
The stairway

This is the kitchen at Stan and Annamarias where Ricka and Becky are cooking for like 20 or 25 people. its pretty crazy.On the way to the Skypark we kept seeing this signs, warning us of this strange man that takes a stick and stirs up poop on the side of the road.

The bus ride was mental. 1.5 hours driving into the italian mountainside.
Here are the kids getting briefed on safety instructions and such





Italy is bringing out a new side in everyone it seems. Elmer is wearing makeup now.



On the way home we saw a field fire, so we took some pictures


Thats all for now! Make sure you guys comment!

SK

4 comments:

Kathy said...

Very interesting day. What a course. Elmer?! Loving the reports Steve.

Love you and praying for everyone,
Mom

vange/rick said...

What can I say - my Italian is not what it used to be. Montecino!! So good to see it; it looks good!
You're doing an awesome job keeping us posted - way to go!!!
Love & prayers,
Vange
PS Elmer has always worn makeup

Anonymous said...

Steve, thanks so much for keeping this up to date! It is soooo great to be able to check on what is happening over there! Great pics - hey, my kids no slacker!! (i know you were just kidding:) )

Anonymous said...

noticed you guys are wearing jackets in one photo, why? It's hot there, is it not? Maybe up in the hills it's cooler, must have been a nice break then. And that field fire, is that on purpose?
I love checking your blog to see what's happening!