As part of their 25th anniversary celebratory activities, the Dingli Girl Guides visited Sicily between July 6 and 9.
The group of 18 girls and six leaders stayed at Alia Sicily Camping within Pippa’s Paddock, nestled in the Madonie mountains on the northern coast of Sicily, about 70km east of Palermo.
The four-day trip was filled with adventures and cultural activities. It started off with a splash as the group spent a whole day at Etnaland Water Park. Later, they trekked from their camping site to Gurfa Caves to witness a spectacular stone complex from the Neolithic period.
The girls loved interacting with the beautiful and friendly horses during the horse orienteering experience at Pippa’s Paddock. They also managed to attend a local feast.
Another highlight was a visit to the Madonie regional natural park, a forest and mountainous region characterised by unspoilt natural beauty. At Parco Avventura Madonie, the Girl Guides participated in a range of adventures, such as a high-ropes course and ziplining, surrounded by nature. On their way back to the camp through the Madonie Mountains, they also witnessed wild deer grazing.
Their last day was spent at Circolo Nautico Tre Laghi in Enna, a beautiful lake where the girls enjoyed swimming, a boat ride and canoeing.
For most of the girls this was their first Girl Guiding international experience abroad and returned to Malta with memorable experiences and new friendships.
Similar international experiences are held regularly and are part of the Girl Guiding programme, offered by the Malta Girl Guides in various local towns and villages.
To join the Malta Girl Guides, parents should get in touch with the association via the Facebook page or e-mail address info@maltagirlguides.com.
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