I've done a similar exercise with a cramped and aged minibus-full of 13-16 year-olds and a few grumpy old men (one of the grumpy old men accompanying Georgiansilver on his current venture), and it ain't no picnic (except in the sense that most of the participants meals have to be taken outdoors)!
He has my wholehearted admiration, he's a hero and an effin' nice guy too.
As he blesses us, may he also be blessed! :0)

Johnny :0)