Another super sunrise greeted the early
risers but it was accompanied by a bit of a breeze from the South
east which was at least pleasantly cooling with a forecast of 30
degrees plus! Based on a no rush to get up the hill
philosophy everyone took it easy and we even managed to get up to the
square for a bit of internetting and blog posting, still no wifi in
Casa Zahara despite Michels best efforts!
Candy Crush Kid Rules
With reports of it windy on launch we
made a plan and it was …........ to head to Canete del Real for a
look at the site having not been there for about 8 years although we
still expected it to be windy there before heading to the Lake for a
swim with a faint hope of evening flying if very lucky. Julie was back up and running and the banter in the car took it's usual turn once again
Baboons at lunch ?
What do you reckon then ?
The first part went well and we arrived
via the Grave yard to find the wind smack on but blowing more than
enough. What a super spot for lunch with a view that never ceases to
impress, what a place to fly, we really must make it happen sometime
;) With a couple of radio modellors arriving and doing some
impressive if somewhat close flying we made our move and headed west
to the Lake. In car one the name game was in full swing as we moved
through various porn stars from those in the back and into more
cultural characters from those in the front. Car two was a bit more
relaxed with a spot of dozing going on ….........
Vultures wait for some fresh meat up on the rocks
The new set up at the lake as trialled
by Kaz yesterday were super and it was not long before there was a
lot of splashing and sploshing in the very acceptbale waters.
Drying of in the hair dryer wind our attention was drawn to a certain
part of someones anatomy causing much laughter to all but the owner.
Coffee and Coke and a view of the hill, a few gliders launched, then
a few more and a few more and we were on the move.
Quaint English Couple
Playground
Scary but true ......
One car detoured into Algo' to pick up
the newly arrived Ollie C who had just driven into town whilst the
other detoured via Jesus place to check on progress on Colins wing
which revealed some but not a lot, maybe tomorrow. Ollie got car
one up to speed on his life to date by the time we arrived on top
just in time to see Baz doing a Flamenco dance with a guy in a
Paraglider, very impressive.
The boy is back in town
The guys did not hang around with
Michel leading the way doing a nice backward departure to a round of
“applause”. Kaz was next and soon cruising out from the hill to
report it a bit bouncy close in but nice and smooth further out as
she climbed out. It was brezzy enough, more like Britain than Spain
suiting us but not all giving those waiting something to watch whilst
waiting.
Which way Michel ....
Simon gets off as the gliders stack up above
Kaz ready to rock and roll
Martin made the launch of the day
giving Ollie something to live up to which he didn't! Carl and Simon
were the last of our group off and by then it was breezy enough
resulting in some of those taking off further back struggling even
more.
The launch of the Ladybird, recently recovered from being turned into a Praying Mantis !
Julie the patient one
Out front gliders were climbing well
and fun being had by all but on the hill the wind was continuing to
increase and Julie decided to give it a miss, good move. “keep out
the front guys” was the advice of the day, some did some didn't
….... Martin decided it was starting to pick up and headed down to
round off a super flight with a super landing in super conditions.
The rest stayed up and it was about another 15 minutes when they all
decided enough was enough and head down. By now the wind was a
little more along with the lift so it was Big Ears and speed bars all
the way down to land in the field where there was practicaly no wind.
Ollie shows then how to do it
By the time we got down there evryone was packed so it was off home
to recover before heading out for eats , dancing, the table football
championship (well done to Carl for coming second (again)) and even a
few drinks.
What will tomorrow bring ?????
Quote of the day “ talk to me”
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