Thursday 31 January 2013

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

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