Chilly Australia?!

The weather out here in Australia has turned surprisingly cold and average over the last few days, which has pretty much put flying on hold. Easter is the busiest time of year for the tandem operations out here and with up and down sort of conditions it was a bit of an eye opener when you witness first hand how shitty weather can impact running a paragliding business.

I did fly a few days ago though and had a fantastic flight! I didn't go XC, but I got up to base, flew to Clearspot, flew back, got low, scratched up again, got to base, boated around by the clouds, tried some SATs, almost spun my wing (auuughhh!!!!), did some spirals on both sides instead, and then landed in little wind on my ass with a big cloud of dust (ankle is still not in landing-condition!). That pretty much sums it up.

We'll see if the weather plays ball over the next while but at this point, I am considering coming home a couple weeks early. It'd make life a bit less hectic with the timing of things when I return, but I won't be hasty in making my decision. I do miss home though! One thing I've learned out here: you can never have too many Canadian flag stickers with you when you travel - spreading patriotism is good.