"Until you step into the unknown, you don't know what you're made of"

 


What an eventful day and evening Saturday has been. Feeling a little sad as we are split into our groups for first aid and sports leaders training, I will miss the Valencians! Strange to make such a connection with all these new people in such a short time. Keith and Ella kept us busy though, first aid was certainly informative and Ella brought out all our competitive sides. I really didn't think I would enjoy the sports leaders if I'm honest but it was such good fun and took me out of my comfort zone.

So after a busy day I slipped into a coma like state only to be awoken by the fire alarm! No emergency luckily but a rude awakening none the less, I soon went back to sleep as the day had been so busy only to be woken at 5am by a Sea cadet knocking on our door, oh well time to get up anyway.

I am currently writing this while on the plane, not quite sure what to feel as we step into the unknown. I am looking foward to meeting Spanish Fran and my mentor tomorrow and to be able to properly unpack will be a joy. Still all feels quite surreal and rather daunting but I know my fellow Leon ladies have my back. Tales from the classroom to come, will I survive the teenagers? 😉 Watch this space.

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  1. SophiaOctober 24, 2022 at 9:21 AM

    In retrospect, the fire alarm evacuation was surreal. It was like an extra time between Leonite and Valencian teams after all the pictures had been taken and farewell bidden.
    Hope you and your team are having the best time in the lion city. Very very best wishes from Gandia.

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