Mother and Child Camping 2005

Today I set down to write about my experience in the ‘Mother and Child Camping’ we had recently at Rinella camp suite. First off all I thank all the leaders for they made us exquisite dinners and I can assure everyone that we never got hungry or thirsty.

The leaders had always something prepared for us, such as lectures, games for all mothers and children, and crafts which we did together as mother and child. We began our weekend camping on Friday 24th. June evening where every mother and child arrived at Rinella. First adventure was during the night hike where Akela took us to see Fort St. Angelo. Whilst we were enjoying the view of the three cities from there when fire works started suddenly only a few meters above our heads, so we had to make heed to escape from danger.

We made two beautiful crafts which I shall always remember, seeing both mother and child working hand in hand. We had water games on Saturday afternoon which it did never came to my mind how I was going to end up! All soaked and dripping but it was great…great fun! Akela wanted us to sing that night during the camp fire but we were all too tired even for clapping hands.

For me it was my second time camping at Rinella for a mother and child event but it was different from the last one in November. Sleeping in camps is past my days for when I laid down to sleep all my body ached, but still it was an adventure for me. Till my son shall be in the cubs section, I will still go for another adventure.

It ended on Sunday 26th. June were I was glad to go home, sleep in my own bed, see my husband and my eldest son again. But I know I had another experience I would never forget. I had a relaxed weekend, no dishes to wash and no dinner to prepare. Camping in November is a bit different for we cannot play water games. Still looking back I won’t forget what a headache we mothers were for the leaders (to have us under control).

Again I thank Akela (who I guess is the master mind behind it all) Chill, Shada, Gakala, Hati, G.S.L. and Rama. If I forgot someone, many apologies. To all the leaders thanks once again for everything, WELL DONE and keep it up.

Looking forward for another ‘Mother and Child Camping’ thanks from our hearts.

Marianne and Jeffrey Testa.