Vizcachas -1

We arrived at SCL airport after an easy 2 hrs drive from Maitencillo.While the rest of the group was dropped at Departure for their return flight, I was picked up by Miguel 'Gato' - my guide for the time here in/ around Santiago. He met me perfectly on time at the designated spot!

I was driven to my hostal (los Cuernos del Toro), just a few minutes away from Santiago's main flying site/ LZ 'Vizcachas'.

Due to the (very) strong conditions here at this time of the year, flying normally starts after 1700. Only for the Pre-PWC last week they launched at 1400 and the window opened at 1500.
So he picked me up again at 1600.

Launch

We finally launched shortly after 1800. Still some very strong thermals at the beginning, but nothing really 'bad'.
All in all a good beginning here.
Already on this first day Miguel proofed to be an excellent choice: very knowledgeable/ helpful, a good pilot and he seems to know just about everybody ;-)

re: 'los Cuernos del Toros': I wouldn't stay here again even though it's conveniently located, has a nice pool and is pretty cheap. On the other hand my room (and especially the bath) is VERY small, WiFi most often not working and everything is rather run down. The restaurant is ok; breakfast rather frugal ;-)