Nueve

While the pool umbrellas and tiles were not wet this am, it looked more cloudy down low today and I hope for a typical burning off the clouds by the sun to give us a nice first day. 

I tore into my breakfast burrito before capturing a 'before photo' and it was so good, it took some effort to put it down for this shot. Fresh guacamole with a tortilla filled with eggs, grilled onions, peppers and some lime juice squeezed on it was divine. Fresh guava smoothie and a spot of coffee had me ready to brave the day. 

John Dudley on top of the Cipri for the drive through town. 

The sky let go of some drizzle on the way out of town prompting Flacko and Cipri to don the rain tarps for the gear on top. 

Parking under a big tree to tarp up. 

The road up was wet and muddy. 

We got up top and waited a while as it was still drizzling. Eventually the sky opened up, but not before a bit more rain. 

The clouds were thick but the sun did come out. We launched everyone and some got up and away but many, including me landed below and packed quickly to escape rain showers that others were flying away from. 

Preflight meeting and orientation. 

One of our guys landed in full on rain and I ran across the field to help bunch up his wing and run back to the shelter the rest were under to stay dry. 

The sky was epic

Dorian with his soaked wing in the hangar. 

We waited for the rain to stop and Flacko and his dog were there in no time to pick us up. 

We were in town in no time eating chicken and then back to a hotel for a cool shower before our meeting and he dinner. 

Dorian laid out his glider to dry downstairs and the west wind had it bone dry in just an hour or two. Some pilots had 3hr flights today, but all the guides agreed it was an odd day for sure. 

Potato and egg appetizer. 

Dinner was nice, and we had crepes for desert. Everyone is excited for tomorrow

And so am I. 

Happy anniversary to my lovely wife, Carmen. Thanks for 8 wonderful years.  I am grateful to be your hubby.  I wish I was there to celebrate it with you. For sure when I get back. 

Te amo mucho, mi amror. 

Besos

Martín