Day 6: White Water Rafting

The highlight of many of the kids (and teachers for that matter) on this trip seems to have been the raison d'etre for Kithulgala's existence - and that is the white water rafting. Kithulgala is the only location in Sri Lanka which offers white water rafting, and currently, due to the plentiful rains we have finally enjoyed, the Kelani River is nice and high. Offering great white water on rapids such as "Killer Falls", "Chopper Falls" and "Butter Cruncher" the kids and teachers were split into two groups of Day 6. Whilst one group worked on their skits for the "Talent Show" that evening, the other group were dressed for action, and ready to take on the Kelani River. As always a full safety brief before anyone gets onto the rapids, which ensures that the rafters know what to do in an emergency and reassures them all that Borderlands guides have the skills and experience to deal with any tricky situation.

The afternoon saw the two groups swap over and bravo to Miss Rima for once again facing her fears and heading onto the river this afternoon - I think she would be the first to agree that it was an experience not to be missed. As well as rafting the teams stopped off to play some raft games on the river banks - this adds a really fun dimension to the river experience.

Inevitably there were a few swims as the rafts flipped, and Diana found herself surfing a particularly tricky hole for longer than she may have wished for, but the river was merciful and returned all the participants back to camp on a real high.

The final night at camp the kids enjoyed the skits - particularly impressive was Jad el Haj and his group who made a truly amusing video skit - check it out here:

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Followed by the traditional last night at camp party - dancing, singing, camp fire, roasted marshmallows - just a really great evening and a chance for some of the staff to have a dance too!