Thank you Coach 7

"Chocolate is awesome!" shouted the Brownies on our final stop in France this morning.

At the Chocolaterie de Beussant we smelt cocoa beans, learnt how they are turned into chocolate and hoovered up the samples on offer.

Coach 7 is now on its way up through England, making stops later today at Northampton, Market Harborough, Thrurnby and Stockport. As the first to embark, I'm currently waiting at Folkestone West for a train to take me into London, catching my breath after a whirlwind few days.

It's been an enormous pleasure being Wise Owl for Euro Hop Coach 7. The Brownies and their Leaders threw themselves into every activity; their smiles never faded even when their eyelids were drooping. They did Girlguiding proud, showing everyone we met in France and Belgium the fun and excitement of being part of our worldwide organisation.

Thank you all for making Euro Hop a fantastic experience. Sleep very well tonight!