6. Hopeful return

Return journey and integration

Walk back to Holmwood Station

The return trek to Holmwood Station serves as decompression time, allowing sisters to:

  • Process the experience through natural conversation
  • Support each other through post-challenge fatigue
  • Reflect on accomplishments and personal growth
  • Prepare for transition back to London and university life

Return train journey

The train back to London provides opportunity for:

  • Deeper reflection on the day’s experiences
  • Planning follow-up actions and continued engagement
  • Rest and recovery before the final London walk
  • Continued community building through shared achievement

Final London walk

Walking from Victoria Station back to university completes the circular journey:

  • Symbolic completion of the transformative experience
  • Gradual transition back to familiar university environment
  • Final group bonding before returning to individual routines
  • Commitment formation to ongoing refugee support