Monday
We woke up in the snowy Italian town of Arraba ready to enjoy a day's para gliding
in the Dolomites. After a two hour drive we reached the beautiful picturesque
part of the country from where we were to jump. After a few nervous moments
everybody eventually managed to jump. We then went back to the accommodation
for some well needed sleep.
Tuesday
The snow had fallen quite heavily overnight and so the day's activities had
been cancelled. Fortunately CSgt Joe McGough managed to jack up a hike up the
local mountain so we all went for a nice stroll to work up and appetite for
dinner that evening.
Wednesday
As the snow was still really deep we still couldn't carry out the planned activities
so again we marched up another local mountain where everybody enjoyed a big
snowball fight at the top. The evening was then spent in a local hotel bar where
Musn Hannah Bennet entertained us all with her expert skills on the piano.
Thursday
Today was spent rock climbing with a touch of walking. A good time was had by
all. The evening's entertainment was provided by BdCpl Hue Williams on Trumpet
and Musn John Parks on the piano. As this was the last night everybody decided
to have a few drinks and a bit of a party.
Friday
Today was spent travelling back. As we reached Venice CSgt McGough decided to
stop there so we had an afternoon on the gondolas down the Grand Canal. The
flight left at about 2230 and we arrived back at HMS Nelson at about 0300 the
next morning.
Once again thanks to all the instructors for their hard work in the organisation
of a cracking week.