Sue and I arrived yesterday morning in Rome after about a 24 hour travel adventure. We flew to Chicago on Alaska Airlines and then had to sit around the airport in Chicago for almost 8 hours waiting for the only flight to Rome which looked like it could accomodate our standby status.
We made it on Alitalia to Rome and were met at the airport by Kim, Bill's girlfriend. We had about a 2 hour drive to the North and East to Poggio Bistone, which is a small mountain side village in a very rural area. Our accomodations are nice but the shower is tiny!!! Made for about a 4 foot tall person I guess... We have sheep and chickens and dogs and cats and a big field right in our back yard where we can land!!
The site looks amazing for racing and many of the worlds top pilots were out today warming up. There is talk of some new technology and several prototype gliders in attendance. I feel so priviliged to be able to play with these guys and gals and am really excited about the upcoming 12 days! The weather forecast is good and things are shaping up nicely. A bit of jet lag but that should be over in a day or so. Tomorrow is the official practice day and registration....
Pictures to follow soon.
Jack
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