Day 1 canned

Low cloud and wind! Oh well we can always have more pizza and coffee. Checked out the new WW Covert harness today and wow does it look slick. Looks like we will fly Sunday, Monday and Tuesday looks windy, Chow.

Briefing Italian style..

We have just finished our safety briefing on the eve of the comp, the wx looks like improving tomorrow as it has been rainning for two days here. Trying to get a decent internet conection is hard here hence no pics for a while. I think there are something like 150 pilots at this meet, so there will be big gaggles I would say. Icaro seems to be doing a roaring trade selling their certified helmets, and we are told there may be "random" sprog measurements this year with every glider measured next year. Everyone is ecited and looking forward to the next 9 days or so. Trent and I are happily wearing our "Dead Bull" Tee Shirts.

Mt Monte Cucco

We are finally here in Sigillo, with mount Monte Cucco in the background. Have set my glider up today and all looks good to go. Sue is relaxing in the B&B's hammock as I assemble my glider. Hangie's and Para's were flying at 2030hrs this evening in the glass off. Hopefully get in a fly tomorrow, but forcast is for wind at 18kts.

Ducati an Shoppin!

Police Italian style, Alpha Romeo.

Sensational day - visited and toured Ducati factory in Bologna - simply amazing. Heading down to the Coast to Ancona where all the ferries leave for Greece and Yugo .

More italian food and wine at this rate I'll need an RS4!

Italy.

Managed to take my glider with me on the plane and then it was on to the hire car, I hope Hertz does'nt see this one. Finally in Italy, drove our Skoda down from London through France and intp Italy.

It has been the most beautiful car trip ever! simply breathtaking.

Currently in Bologna home of Ducati. Pre Worlds start on the 31st Whohaa!!

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