2009....SVS UNIT-TEA!!!

Abela - Abseiling

It's a new year (I know I'm a month and a half late on this!) and we're up to a whole lot of stuff. Things have been a little bit hectic in the Universe of the SVS and we're gearing up for even more cool adventures.

The first of our endeavours in 2009 was an exploration of the maze-like tunnels underneath Fort Pembroke. This is within the premises of Verdala International School and thanks goes out to Ms Attard (a kind lady who works at the school!) who let us use the premises for the activity.

The SVS within Fort Pembroke

George, Simon and Zack having a look at something (probably something very old!)

Within the moat

The two goats that live in the moat. Some of the Ventures tried to catch them.... to no avail!

The tunnels were built as an escape route, towards the sea, by the British (who built the fort itself). They also served as a very large shelter during the war and we found loads of old rusty ammo boxes and other relics. There were old switch boards and electricity panels which must have been there for over 80 years! We also found lots of new stuff such as halloween decorations including a 5-foot coffin used by the current students of Verdala, and needless to say we had a blast messing around in there!

Within the moat the atmosphere was completely different --- this school is like a zoo! Apart from loads of cats and chickens there were also two, rather short and stout goats. We fed the animals and some Ventures tried to catch the goats but they stood no chance! Who thought that they could run so fast with such short legs??!

more updates from recent activities coming soon,
Mo$es