Abdalajis -9: Levante / Thanks

Contrary to yesterday's optimistic forecast, the conditions today were actually much less convincing: less wind, less sun, more clouds...
After waiting quite a long time I finally launched as two other pilots were slowly climbing above TO. I knew that it would probably be 'touch and go' and so it turned out: I couldn't catch any lift before crossing the power line at the foot of the Sierra. This meant that I could never get really close to the hill where the lift (probably) would have been. So I had to land - but at least I made the LZ in the village.
While folding up I could watch the others getting high :-((

LZ in the village of Abdalajis

As this was the last flying day here in VdA, I'd like to thank especially Gary. He accompanied me on all flyable days, helped getting my gear to launch and drove the car in order to retrieve me when ever necessary!

like me, he doesn't like his picture taken ;-)

My thanks also go to José and Ati from Joja, who on almost all flyable days texted me about the conditions in Loja and made suggestions for alternative sites. Unfortunately I didn't make it to Loja anymore at the end of my trip to have a drink and a chat with them - sorry guys!