King Sebastian and Queen Beatrice sent their children together with their families on a journey to prove their worth in order that he may decide upon whom to bestow their fortune.

The King's instructions are to be obeyed in the correct order and with great care. As Bardophia is extraordinary, one metre = one mile and one minute = one day.

They may take with them only the parcel he has provided and must take care of these and only open the envelopes when told to do so.

From the starting place travel for 30 miles in a Northerly/Easterly direction and open Envelope 1

1)Give everyone a new name for use on the journey. Do not speak to natives or strangers. Your very talented family includes a Naturalist she will collect and observe the flora and fauna. Another One member should keep a log book to record all that goes on. Another is a navigator and draw a map and keep directions. A complete circle should be progressed. Another, is a meteorologist who should record the weather, formation of clouds etc.,

Find an old brick wall and see what can be found growing or living on it

Having settled all these details set forth in a direction given by the Navigator, walk for 1/4 mile then take refuge somewhere and open envelope 2

2)A member of her family has broken her right arm, apply a sling which she must wear throughout the journey.

Spend 10mins looking for things of interest to bring back as a gift for the king.

Make a Crown for the King for your return

The youngest member of the family must spend five minutes in a tree to observe there are no spies from the other families

Open Envelope 3

3) Return to camp bringing with you your gifts and singing a song you have made up about your journey and the gifts for the king

A member of your party should be given a chair lift as she has hurt her ankle.

Collect twigs on the way back to light a small fire on which to cook an egg, which will be handed to you by the king's servant on your return to the start.

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