Greetings Peter, and welcome.
Yes this is a great hobby. Don't forget if you are traveling around , to contact other members of this forum. You will find that you are welcomed wherever you go. We are situated on the west coast of Canada , in Vancouver B.C. In the past we have been visited by Percy Attfield from South Africa who has flown with us at our field, and eaten with us on more than one occasion.Membership in this crazy hobby opens doors for you.You will find nice folks wherever you go.
Keith Varley