Celebrations, Delegations and Complications- Mexico Day Six

We were up early, well at least some of us were and out not the yard for a final bit go glider checking and tuning before the official opening ceremony which was due to start at 10.00.  Some spots went up, some went down and some no one was quite sure went where?

"Fiddling" from the roof

09.30 we donned our team T shirts, kindly sponsored by Cloud 9 (oh that will be us then) and team jackets (kindly sponsored) by .............. and promptly started to sweat!  Off up to the square where there was a good gathering of not only the pilots but also the locals who were out in force to celebrate the competition.  We found our standard bearer Leonardo who as with the rest of the children was turned out immaculately making us look a little scruffy.

Gathering in the square

Leanardo and the Team, steady Gordon ....

A few photo shots then we were off following the band for a march around the streets which seemed to be lined by cheering (yelling) school children at every turn, maybe they knew some short cuts.  Ending up at a huge tent where yet more children surrounded us chanting and waving at any opportunity.  Finally things quietend down a little and the formal presentations were given by the officials, most of which we had not got a clue were about but we clapped with the rest of them.

Cheering Children :))

'buff said :)))))

Oh, the moment

Next came a spectacular display be some Aztec dancers in the most amazing costumes who despite the tempter leapt around the stage in a scary manner. A bit more chat then some more traditional Mexcican dancing which got the pilots involved before we headed off for lunch.

picture does not do it justice :(

Pilots get in on the act

Wayne developed a "bit" of a pain early afternoon and was soon not looking too good at all (thats an understatement), the paramedics confirmed his self diagnosis go kidney stones and he spent the afternoon in the local hospital accompanied by Kaz not returning till mid evening dosed up with pain killers by still pretty rough.

The rest of us spent the afternoon chilling out and watching the Paraglders flying from the hill behind the town in a never ending stream.

at the old peoples home

The competition evening meal was nice and looked good enough that Carl and myself risked the Salad, we shall see what happens.  Some nice gifty things from the tables and good to see some "old" faces from the past, still does not make me feel any younger!

best meal yet :)

village idiot, which one ??

Official practice day tomorrow .............

Quote of the day "would you like me to rub it"