narrate your experience of attending your first camping trip. 400words
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During the school holidays last year, I had an opportunity to participate in a 3-day camp organised by the Boy Scouts Association of my school. As it was the first I had ever taken part in, I was really excited about it before the trip.
Apart from the scouts from my school, those from a school in a neighbouring town were also invited to attend. There were about 100 campers altogether, of which approximately half were from the other school.
Early in the morning of the first day, all of us gathered in front of our school. Three school buses took us to a place, or rather a roadside, that was near to the campsite. It was about an hour’s ride away. Upon arrival at our destination, we alighted from the bus and hiked through the forest to the campsite which was about 300 metres away.
As we were walking, I felt the difference between the atmosphere in the countryside and the urban area. The air in the countryside was much fresher and cooler. A gentle breeze blew against my face and it was so refreshing. Apart from our footsteps, all I could hear were the rustling of leaves and birds singing. Everything was so calm and peaceful. It was a wonderful feeling being so close to nature. The campsite was a clearing in the forest. There was a clear stream nearby and its rippling was audible.
On the site, we were divided into 10 patrols. Our first task was to set up camp. Our patrol leaders taught us how to pitch the tents. As we were cooperative, all the tents were soon put up. After that, we prepared lunch. Members of each patrol were supposed to make their own meals. So my fellow patrol members and I helped to cut firewood, fetch water from the stream, make a fire with a bow drill and cook a meal. The food was not well prepared - the rice was overcooked and the vegetables were too soggy. The tuna, which was taken straight from the cans, was appetising though. Nevertheless, we finished all the food as each one of us was as hungry as a wolf.
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