Next Stop Spain

Off to Empuriabrava in Spain to-morrow to attend a Canopy Control course given by a guy called Brian Vacher. Empuriabrava is north of Barcelona and on the coast. Its one of the busiest Drop Zones (DZ) in the world. The course lasts for three day and it will help sharpen up my landing skills. Since I will be visiting so many different DZ's on my travels its particularly appropriate at the moment. I am out there for eight days in total back to the UK early on the 28th. I was hoping after the course to go over the border into France to a place called Gap. However due to my impeccable planning (not) I did not realise just how far away it is - 200 miles, so might not get there, will just have to do more jumping at Empuria.
As for everything else, since I got back from Ireland I have worked away to tray and get transport and accommodation arrangements sorted out for the rest of my trip. I am getting there but progress is slow and frustrating at times. But I am getting there, but there will still be lots to do when I get back from Spain. I have made one change to my plans and added another flight. Instead of staying in Miami I am going to fly up to Tampa and go to a DZ called Zepher Hills. Its halfway up the West Coast of Florida, I have spoken to them there, they have been very friendly and helpful, they are even going to pick me up from the Airport.
Finally for know, I have had a bit of good luck in Johannesburg. One of the Founder members of Johannesburg Skydiving Club has is going to put me up in his home while I am there and take me to the DZ. That's a real big help. As ever never underestimate the kindness of people.
Will try and get some posts in while I am away.
John 19/4