YOUNG adventurers from Ulverston embarked on a challenge of a lifetime taking part in a whistle-stop tour of Europe.
The travellers from the Xenolith Explorer Scout group visited seven European cities in just 10 days.
Their mission was to experience a different way of life and find opportunities to engage in local cultures while completing projects along the way.
The group flew out from Manchester to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, then had to travel on to Krakow via Warsaw in Poland by train.
Other cities visited were Prague in the Czech Republic, Budapest in Hungary, Vienna in Austria, Bratislava in Slovakia and Salzburg in Austria before flying home from Munich in Germany.
They had to plan their own route for their expedition, manage a budget, book accommodation and organise meal plans, accompanied by their Teddy Bear mascot.
Those taking part included Aurora Park who was joined by Matthew Horne, Marcus Knaggs, Adam Bleasedale, Finn Ballantyne and Oliver Rushton.
Their European adventure, completed in late summer, should have taken place in 2020 but was delayed because of Covid.
Originally the intrepid Explorer Scouts had to be content with creating a virtual trip around Europe.
However, they finally managed to complete their challenge and achieve their Explorer Scout Belt Award, one of the most important awards available to young people in Scouting.
In a presentation to Ulverston Rotary Club they explained about their European adventure, famous landmarks visited and how much they enjoyed the food from each city.
Their research covered the history of where they visited including the interesting fact that Napoleon invaded all cities on their intinerary.
On reflection they agreed the trip was a success and most of their activities and challenges were completed.
Ulverston Rotary Club president Mike Hall said: "One thing that came over in buckets was their enthusiasm for the project, their thoroughness and details in the preparation and the fun they had whilst abroad solving the problems cropping up as they travelled.
"The support they gave each other in the presentation was wonderful to see - knowing that they looked after each other. The future looks bright in the hands of these young people."
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