The day started / finished earlier for some. Some were woken by an accidental lockout. Thank you reception. A slower start was entirely predictable. Al Brown’s second birthday of the week had been celebrated with considerable enthusiasm, with the humble
D+10 – Reaching new Heights
Overnight heavy rain gave way to a nice hot morning. Some went diving early. Your diarist did not partake as his ears go pop looking at the sea but apparently it was great with big stingray, lobster, turtle, and lots
D+9 – We’re going to need a bigger boat!
The day, for some, started with an early beach walk and quick dip in the ocean. Footprints were the only thing left behind. After breakfast, the majority met to walk to the dock for a trip out on The Niomi
D+8 – Welcome to Paradise
Our first morning in Antigua resembled a true paradise. With lower humidity and somewhat more predictable weather, the early morning sun was no longer oppressive and we woke up to the sound of the waves of the North Atlantic (yes,
D+7 – Ghost Flight
The day began with the final Splashmins breakfast, and then onward to the Adj and Vice’s rooms for staged bag packing from 07:45. This was a much more speedy process than preparing for Gatwick, and the only niggle being packing
D+6 – “Stop sending me frogs”
Sunday dawned, the second day of the Demerara Cup, hotter and brighter than the first. Following an unusual breakfast of beef stew, we departed for the range debating what photos are useful for the social media manager. Arriving at the
D+5 – “The Truck is Stuck… Again”
The last 2 days of individual shooting have been leading to this… competing for the Demerara Cup (provided by the England Rifle Team). The match consisted of 2 teams of 8 firers, 2 coaches and 1 main coach competing against
D+4 – Rest day and breaking down barriers
Being woken at 0600 by a biblical amount of rain isn’t the best time for an alarm clock after a night at HM the High Commissioner’s residence; however, the team had a fantastic rest day ahead of them – enjoying
D+3 – Long Range Entertainment
Following a well-earned rest, courtesy of the previous evening’s “T-bone steaks”, the team were back aboard the trusty bus with the ever-reliable Godfrey at the wheel, departing the hotel at 0750 sharp. Arrival at the range brought its own early
D+2 – Lets get this party started
Some of the team were awoken slightly earlier than planned by biblical quantities of rain thrashing on the hotel tin roof at 4am. By 6:45am it had cleared and the team met for breakfast under hot, humid, but clear skies.