Abingdon News No.49

Azores Amongst numerous activities, Abingdonians mountain biked, kayaked, hiked, swam, watched dolphins and visited a pineapple and tea plantation. Out and About Spain The Boat Club concentrated on fitness and skills in Banyoles. China Students improved language skills and their knowledge of Chinese culture in Beijing and Xian. 14 The CCF embraced canyoning, white water rafting and taking on the challenging Via Ferrata at Honister. Earlier in the term they’d trained at Bramley improving their individual skills and drills. Italy Classicists explored sites in Rome and the Bay of Naples including the Colosseum, the Palatine, Forum Romanum, Pompeii, Herculaneum and the Naples Archaeological Museum. The boys also enjoyed less well known sites, which were just as compelling. Adventure training, Lake District