15 Jun 03

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15 Jun 03

The Brits Arrive

Most of the team has now arrived, bringing with them grey weather that persuaded all pilots that today was an opportunity to discover new, non-flying activities. The forecast confirmed that the day would be poor and so the only gliding related activity was checking in at the office with the lovely Isabel.

(Although Clare & Robert were observed rigging their gliders as the rest left the airfield...)

Dave & Marion remember how sunny it was in England

Walking up Géruen

Dave, Marion, Andrew and John decided to get some exercise and drove to Authon and then the col de Font-Belle for a walk up Géruen (or Auribeau as it is known to glider pilots). An hour and a half of moderate walking later they were at the col of Géruen, enjoying the views across to the Thoard valley.

Ariane, Jacqui, James and Martin set off for la Domaine de Germanette, advertised as 'the beach in the mountains'. It is an artificial lake located near Serres, about a 30 minute drive from the airfield. It also has a restaurant and a bar and is very popular (though rarely overcrowded) with visitors.

Terry and Maggie stayed clear of all physical activity by taking a drive in the hills.

(ps: Maggie says hello to Harry and Mary...)

La Domaine de Germanette

For details of other leisure activities in the area (particularly hill-walking), why not visit the La Toupine website and also get information about places to stay in the area.