Part of something bigger.

Today was just awesome. No question. Despite not making even one third of our planned trip before the weather conspired against us. It was just a great day to be flying. The flight school was a hive of activity. Bob was down there with one of his other students*. There were a couple of familiar faces from ground school to chat to, fuelers to deal with, the owner to say hello to and just a generally bustling atmosphere. It made me feel like I was part of a community, a piece of something larger than me.

To an immigrant, when sometimes the smallest thing can make you feel like a stranger in a strange land that is an incredibly powerful and welcome feeling.

 

*Yeah, I have to share him sometimes J