Blaise Outdoor Education

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Yesterday afternoon we took to the water in a surfing lesson 🏄‍♂️. The students hitting some great waves.

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This morning we went to the turtle hatchery where they rehabilitate injured sea turtles and turtle eggs before releasing them back into the ocean. A bit of relaxation now until our surfing lesson this afternoon.

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Yesterday we had our first day of volunteering, working at a nursery in Boossa. We entertained the children and then helped to paint their school.

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Today we're off to the first day of our volunteering project, helping at a nursery school. We'll be playing with the children and teaching them some things this morning and in the afternoon we'll be helping to paint their school.

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Yesterday afternoon we made our way to our final accommodation. On the way we stopped for lunch with Mithra and Maya from Camp Coconut and a tour around their sustainable farm. Fantastic to hear their story.

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This morning we were up early for our morning safari. A chance to see a variety of different animals waking up for the day.

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Last night we stayed at the Big Game Camp in Yala National Park. A wonderful dinner under the stars to cap off the day whilst listening to the sounds of the jungle.

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Today we visited the elephant transit home to see the baby elephant feeding. After lunch we visited a Hindu temple.

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Yesterday we headed to Belihuloya (stopping on the way for some baked treats). We trekked through the rice fields and villages to reach our camp site in the forest for the night

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Highlights from our first few days in Sri Lanka

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Students from @FiveAcresHigh @HenleyBankHigh @HolmleighParkHS @BlaiseHighSch and Yate Academy are in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 a short video from 15th / 16th and 17th July. @GreenshawTrust

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Yesterday afternoon we had our first real "down time" of the trip. After the jam packed first week we all appreciated a chance to rest. We took part in a quiz and after dinner reflected on our journey so far, sharing our trip highs, lows and what we're looking forward to.

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After our visit to the tea factory this morning we went white water rafting down Kelani Ganga river.

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This morning we visited the New Giragama Tea Factory to see how tea is produced before enjoying a refreshing cup of tea made in the factory. Now we are off towards Kithugala for some white water rafting.

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Yesterday was a day of culture and sightseeing around Kandy. The Temple of the Tooth in the morning followed by a visit to the Botanical Gardens. In the evening we attended a cultural dance show involving a fire dance finale.

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Today we climbed Mt Manigala in the Knuckles mountain range before heading to Kandy for the night. Tomorrow we visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth relic, enjoy cultural performances and visit the botanical gardens in Peradeniya.

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An afternoon exploring the ancient religious city of Polonnaruwa by bicycle, a sacred religious site. On the journey back to the accommodation the students gave us their best group karaoke. Tomorrow another early start as we hike through the Knuckles mountains.

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This morning we were up early to climb Sigiriya Rock (The Lion Rock) Fortress. Quick stop back at the accommodation to prepare for our afternoon tour around the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.

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An afternoon elephant 🐘 safari before checking into our accommodation for the next two nights. Tomorrow morning we're up early to climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

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Early morning 30km cycle in Sri Lanka through local villages and rice fields. After a quick lunch now on our way to the national park for an elephant safari

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After 24 hours of travelling we made it to Sri Lanka. Dinner soon and then early to bed before our village cycle and elephant safari tomorrow.