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Time for a few ‘Maltesars…’

Malta: An island of legends between Sicily and North Africa

Malta is a beautiful island nestling below Sicily and far away from the bustle and pollution of major cities. Malta enjoys a Mediterranean climate with many hours of summer sunshine making it ideal for enjoying the coast. Snorkelling is one of the most popular activities here. One event in Malta’s history is the shipwreck of the apostle Paul. Running aground at ‘a bay with a sandy beach’ Paul found that ‘the islanders showed us unusual kindness’ – a characteristic that still defines the Maltese

and I am going here in August with Oak Hall (and Karen T!)… first time on a summer trip as a non-leader… looking forward to completely chilling out with a bit of sightseeing… plus some spiritual refreshment – wonder who’s leading/speaking?!

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Voluntary Tour Leader, Oak Hall

I LOVED tour leading for Oak Hall. I had taken 3-4 holidays as a guest (always ski holidays, I’d never done a summer trip), and got in touch with the intention of doing a  ski season. Having visited “The Manor” for a week, I offered to stay another week, but then found myself zooming home for my passport, and the next day in Switzerland, cleaning Chalet Jungfrau (130 guests!). One of the most exhausting weeks of my life (part 2), but also exhilerating!

2007

As my plans for my Round the World trip kept changing, I returned for some summer trips:

2008

2009

I am planning on taking a rest from Oak Hall for 2010 as I concentrate on finding work, combined with setting up my own business: Digital Fingerprint.

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January 4th

Don’t worry, I’ll get bored of this soon, or start drowning in other work, but so far today I have written an AimHigher session, finished an exam paper, rang the tax office (one of those calls which has moved daily across Outlook), chased up an insurance claim, taken delivery of a (very powerful, especially when braking) hire car and sent my little car off to be repaired (my neighbour drove into it taking out the right wing), been to the gym &  Tesco, and started work on 3 lectures… oh and written some blogs about my trip to Switzerland:

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The Skits Guys: God’s Chisel

A great video from “The Skits”, which we viewed as part of team training for Oak Hall this weekend. Find more of their videos on YouTube (and then buy some on DVDs for sharing within your communities!), check out their website.

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Oak Hall: Team Training

I have just spent the past weekend at “The Manor” in Otford, Oak Hall’s UK base (and conference venue), at team training/preparation for the Winter Season, which kicks off in only 2 weeks… amazing how time flies!

Hotel Staubbach, LauterbrunnenFor this season, I am doing one week only – and that week is CHRISTMAS WEEK! I am going to be cooking at Hotel Staubbach in Lauterbrunnen, and have met most of the people I’m going to be working with at the training weekend. It’s going to be an interesting trip… usually have led, or maybe lead cook, but this time going to be assistant cook – but as John is one of the most efficient cooks I know, could be some time to enjoy the scenery… and I will get one days skiing – see if my legs remember how to ski… think it’s a bit like riding a bicycle after a long delay!

Awe-inspiring scenery in the heart of Switzerland

Resort Information:

  • Enjoy 4 interlinked areas
  • High level snowsports at 9,748 feet
  • Marked piste – 213 km
  • Lauberhorn World Cup downhill & slalom courses
  • Sightseeing to 13,642 ft at Jungfraujoch

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