I've had a good 5 and a bit weeks now since I've been back and I haven't been totally idle.
Its been great to catch up with friends and compare stories, of other people's travels and university life.
I've also managed to get a little bit of kayaking done, including a trip to the Bitches and the Teifi on a family trip to West Wales. The Bitches, a tidal rapid off Ramsay Island in Pembroke were a highlight. It was a unique experience for me paddling through a moving current with huge waves for half a mile, before surfing standing waves in the sea.
I also got myself on an instructors course at Llandysul paddlers in West Wales. I learned a lot about teaching kayaking, as well as gaining a few tips for my own boating. We were taught a lot about how to structure a kayaking session for beginners and coach towards intermediate level. All I need to do now is get my canoeing up to speed and I'll be a qualified UKCC Level 1 Coach, and so could be paid to teach kayaking.
I've also been kept very busy planning my trip to Uganda...
