Day 1 - The Incredible Journey

 What an amazing day we have had! This morning we all gathered at the Christ Church in Chislehurst. Our journey began at 5am when we climbed aboard the coach.

Our journey was filled with happiness and beautiful views, our journey on the coach lasted for an hour. When we arrived at Heathrow Airport we checked in our luggage and went through security, we spent an hour in the departure lounge where we bought breakfast and walked around a few of the shops. 

When it was time for our flight we walked to our gate and boarded the plane. The plane journey lasted for an hour and forty minutes which went faster than originally anticipated.

We made our way to the train station, we travelled out of the airport and hopped onto a train which was very long:two hours

we skipped off that train feeling good that it was over and got lunch (sandwiches) we took our last train and enjoyed our forty-five minute journey.

This took up a lot of time yet we were happy after all of the long-winded transport was finished.  Afterwards, we boarded a twenty-five minute bus drive over earthy mountains and flabbergasting scenery!

we got off the bus, gathered our luggage and waited on the pavement for ten minutes.  Finally, we got off the bus and gathered our heavy luggage which we deposited into the Our Chalet van.

We were all exhausted from a long day of traveling but we still had to try to master the huge hill leading up to our chalet. some sped ahead, using the last of their energy to race their friends. Once at the top, all tired of climbing the hill. We settled into our rooms and unpacked our bags.

Helen and Edda kindly went to get the group pizzas for dinner (which were delicious!). Helen then spoke to us about tomorow's plans and how the point of this trip was to meet and make new friends and see new places which we were all very excited to do. Aadya and Helen then shocked us with their amazing piano skills whilst we did karaoke- what an end to an exhausting yet exciting day!

Written by Sarah, Imogen, Megan, Daisy k, Sofia b and Faye.