21.07.2015: Day 1

Fernergarten

The day started with breakfast at 8 o'clock. After the jetlag from yesterday it was early for some participants. The next point of our program was the simulation game, which was a kind of mystery for us. Followed by some general advice concerning the rules of the Gepatschhaus (which was built in 1873 and is 1928m above sealevel) and fire alarm rules which were given by Ulrich. For example it wasn't always a good idea to jump out of the window.
Kristin then gave us some idea about what was happening as regards climate change during the past billion years and what will happen in the future. The whole presentation was visually very impressive.

Simulation Game

Equipped with some self-made sandwiches we started the hike to Fernergarten where we met some stray cows with bells. Furthermore we discovered a great waterfall in the rock faces, which was surrounded by a wonderful landscape. The sun burned consistantly down on us, which made us feel good and absolutely happy at our return.
After a short break we noticed the different types of visitors  at the house. At the one hand we have the fanatical and untiring hikers and on the other hand we have cake eating pensioners. At 3 o'clock everybody had the chance to let us know how global warming is effecting his or her home country. The shady side of the church near the Gepatschhaus was an ideal place for these presentations.
At about 4 o'clock we all came together in order to continue the simulation game: we were supposed to select a role of a company, which takes a positive or negative position as regards the safety agreement on oil platforms in the arctic waters.
Finally we got the dinner at half past 6. Enjoying onion soup and fries we could exchange information concerning our hoem countries.

       
Astrid (Germany) & Merlin (Germany)