Best first day filled with excitement, exhilaration and enjoyment.

From archery, to football, to low ropes and volleyball, every step of the day has been unforgettable. 

After finding our room mates, we quickly wrestled with the duvet monsters but fortunately we all survived to tell the tale. 

We were treated to a 5* service at the top rated restaurant “Westbrook’s”, where we had a delicious two course dinner. 

Rousing jokes, toasted s’mores and a roaring campfire rounded off the evening perfectly. 

Due to the extraordinary start to our holiday on the Isle, we cannot wait to see what the following days have in store for us.  

Salma and Jenica

Tuesday

Tuesday began with a hearty breakfast of sausages and hash browns. To work off our breakie, we took a stroll alone the seafront to the swimming pool. The weather was glorious so was a delight to soak in the rays and enjoy the fresh sea air. When we arrived at the pool, the roof was down and the sun was streaming over the pool! With a great splash, all 56 of us dived in and frolicked on the pool with lots of floats and balls for an hour! It was a blast.

After a quick change, we headed to the beach for some well earned lunch. We spent a few hours playing on the beach, burying a few children and dipping our toes on the water. Oh and not to mentions feasting on a delicious ice cream! Dinner was a tasty spag bol and apple strudel! The evening was spent on the low ropes, in the games room playing pool and table tennis and playing basketball! Finally, it is as time for bed and we needed the rest after such a wonderful, busy day!

Wednesday

Wednesday arrived and there were a few sleepy heads on pillows that needed a gentle waking up! A french delight of pain au Chocolat to fuel us for our day ahead! We packed up and heading off on the coach to Alum Bay for a fun day out! The rain was pouring but the coach was full of smile and excitement for the day ahead. First stop was the Glass Factory, where we learnt the fascinating process to making glass. Who knew sand could and heat could create such beautiful creations! We took a (careful) look around the shop and a few of us bought some original Alum Bay glass! Shopping time was next! We went to the sand shop and created beautiful creations with the 21 coloured sands of Alum Bay. 

After some lunch, we headed down the many steps to the shore where we looked at the amazing rock formations of the cliffs and saw where our sand had come from. We boarded the Rambling Rose and had a (very wet- from the rain) boat ride to see the lighthouse and the needles!

As per tradition, Wednesday night is party night and a special one at that, where DJ Barnhan co hosted with with DJ Edmonds for his final DJ performance! We danced our socks off and raised the roof, giving DJ Edmonds the send off he deserves. 

Quick showers and then it was bed time! We can't wait to see you all tomorrow xx

Thursday