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First Task 3... I flew really well the first 1/2 of the task and was sharing air with Zippy and Ploner when they made a move deeper into the mountains. The winds were high and the possibility of rotor there, so I looked as deeply as I could into the canyons and said "not today." I wasn't willing to push my perceived safety at that moment. I would end up groveling alone after that, making a low save, but ending up on the ground. Zippy went on to win the day, likely the sweetest day win in his career. We're all stoked for him.
Shapiro had GPS troubles and was unfortunately only scored to the first turnpoint. His GPS lost reception and when it turned on 7km down the road, the arrow still pointed back to the first turn. He missed the cylinder by 100m. A hard pill to swallow, but this trip is teaching us lessons in the air and on the ground as always. Our perspective is evolving for the better I think.
Yesterday we woke with the mountains obscured in clouds and the look of rain in the sky. The day was called and we made loose plans for leisure. I decided to stroll the 3km into town. The walks around here are perpetually happy with music in my ears and plenty of fodder for the eyes. I met Mike Glennon and Raul Guerra at the hotel. They were making a plan to drive to the coast, but first "Jump in the car Jeff, we're going to look at an apartment." I had been looking for an room for a couple of nights for my me and my girl (who's arriving today) and Mike was looking for accommodations for the Columbian team next year. We had Claudia our translator with us ;) and we took off after Dominico.
(on one of our rain days, the South American crew came over for a BBQ. Raul and company made fresh Ceviche' and the Brazillians grilled meat, sausage, and other animal delicacies - Another very cool multi-national experience.)
The two bedroom apartment on the hill was nice and we inquired about availability and cost. "I'll talk to my brother and call you later today was the response." We thanked and headed back to town. A bit more harumbummelin brought me to lunch alone, which turned into lunch with the Italian team after an invitation. We've been enamored with "Pizza on the Piazza" since the food is delicious and cheap and the owner Danielo is an enthusiastic T2C pilot. I really enjoyed getting their menu recommendations and subsequently trying their dishes. Truffles are renowned and cheap in this area and it's used in many dishes.
I walked the 3km home after lunch to meet up with Shapiro, Catherine, Zippy and Hedvich (sorry for spelling) and we drove right back into town to lunch at "Pizza at the Piazza" ??? Yes, I went right back. I enjoyed truffle vanilla ice cream with chocolate powdered chocolate coating marinating in coffee and the international conversation. Time and time again this trip I find myself in a small group of people that's comprised of people from several different countries. It does a lot to widen my american blinders.
I excused myself after the second lunch and had another walkabout. The old neighborhood in town is a feast for the eyes. Quintessential narrow streets, peppered tastefully with pigeons and cats oozing romance. Ahh... Then it began to rain lightly. I started to walk the 3km home. I daydreamed up at swallows feasting on the insects swept up toward the towering cu's. The rain began to fall harder and I stopped under a tree near our villa to wait it out. Belinda came by in the car going the other way and offered a ride back into town. "No thanks, I'll wait it out and walk home," I said.
Five minutes later, I made eye contact with the driver of a car going by. He skidded to a stop. It was Dominico, the apartment owner. Hand signals indicated, "Get in, let's go to look at the apartment." Ten minutes later I had met Dominico's parents, and brother. We signed back and forth about price and availability. (I speak no Italian, they speak no english) They handed me the keys, signed "Put the keys and the money in the drawer when you leave. Have a nice time." and Dominico drove me back to our villa. How fortuitous. I was picked up from under a tree in the rain, given keys to an affordable two bedroom apartment I needed, and had a great laugh with his gregarious parents. Life was perfect.
We watched the storm waves from the villa. Black background with silver rain, then a rainbow. Life got prettier. Soon Shapiro returned from a run to the new found "castle" - We've been running through the sunflower field and down the gravel road. Claudia went further than I had previously a couple of days ago and returned talking about a castle. Shaprio confirmed it was there and worth the effort. I borrowed his shoes and headed off. On the way it began to rain. A fawn hiding underneath a roadside tree ran out ahead of me as I approached. Another km down the road a jackrabbit sat chewing on the shoulder of the road before perking up it's ears and disappearing into the weeds. The scene was getting even more fairy-tale-like. After all, I was on my way to "the castle"
More rain came and the ground emitted steamy fog as thunder broke all around. I could now see the castle on the hillside and kept following the road. Soon a turnoff seemed like the one to take and I began up the hill. 1/2 way up the switchbacks I turned away from the sun to see the grand rainbow. A prolate arc that bent unconventionally high in the sky. Seriously?!? My mouth was agape. I was looking out at the picturesque Italian countryside with rain, thunder, sun, golden wheat fields, low lying fog, and now the most grand rainbow. I was looking at paradise. I jogged facing the rainbow still trying to catch my breath and sipping the scene at the same time.
(This isn't the rainbow from "that" day, but rather a rainbow I saw in Colorado shortly before leaving - the Colorado rainbow was the brightest I'd ever seen.)
The last bit of road to the castle was lined with perfectly spaced majestic trees likely planted over a hundred years ago. There was a care-takers house first on the left which I quietly passed by so I could remain unnoticed. Next was a small ancient church, then an enclosure with pheasants beyond. The males were highly colored. Next I came upon a fountain with fish and toads swimming. It seemed like a harmonious enclosed ecosystem. The castle was next. Huge by house standards, small by castle standards, it had a melding of ancient and modern accoutrements. Battering ram resistant doors with finger sized key holes, and modernist lighting to festoon the facade at night. It had obviously been transformed and renovated into an amazing place for weddings and functions.
I took a stroll around the grounds, and then headed back from where I came. On the way home there was more rain and I got into the sound in my ears and the rhythm of my breath. Shapiro had mentioned it was one of the best runs he'd ever taken. I wholeheartedly agreed. In the waning sunlight as I ran, I thought of what a perfect day I'd just experienced. I hadn't flown, yet it was a day of serendipitous luck and rare beauty. Once in a decade beauty although it seems like I get the pleasure of this level of beauty far more often than that.
I'm supremely thankful.
Airtime: 2.20. Flights: 1. Miles: unknown.
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