bigger fish to fry

30/4/2006 - climbing

This is a photo of me learning how to abseil as part of the cavern/sinkhole course I've taken on. So far have done 4 hrs of theory (with another 8hrs to go tomorrow) plus the climbing and a pool session. I still think we must be mad, but no turning back now. The climbing was quite challenging - I wouldn't say I'm afraid of heights, but negotiating 15m sheer face of unfriendly rock was at first daunting task to tackle! The pool session wasn't too bad either, both EP and I were able to cope without masks and didn't get tangled in the line. I think I need to work on my buoyancy still, and I'm worried that when I'm task-loaded with reeling and no mask etc that I'll have trouble managing my buoyancy to boot. And I don't want to be that diver that silts it up for everyone. But I'll try my best! Also got to try out our instructors twin 55 steel tanks, harness and wing, something completely new to me. Unfortunately couldn't get the harness to quite fit, so they were a bit sloppy, but being completely free of a weight belt was great! Anyway, I really hope we pass!