It wasn't paradise, but close to paradise. Best pilots got to 1580 m ASL, means almost 800 m climb, max 3 m/s. Paradise no ? Well, nearly, ... , ok .
We got on the hill at midday, and flew. At first, definetely in the shadow of the northeasterlies. Tricky flying. But we knew it was all gonna get better. And it did. An hour later, we still had to active fly it, but cloudbase was climbing.
The technique was heading out towards the little hills in front of take off. Once near to the hill, it was better to head out again.
The cooking valley (up 20 degrees), and the ice cold northeastern air up high, did the rest. It was better not to fly to close to the ridges at first, as it was obvious that by moments we were flying under the wind. But the valley worked perfect.

After fighting to stay in the thermals, you reached the inversion, air got warmer, special feeling.

Result, loads of good flights untill 5 pm. 5 hours of big fun, of real thermal flying. November it is.

Before we left we met at my place, where good old Robin Airtopia's hangglider is waiting for a new owner. The guys from Newcastle England wanted to have a look at it and try the harnass as well. Auch. Our 68 year old John, had no luck, the support broke, auch !
But he is tough. A good hour later he was one of the lucky fliers over high up in the valley.

Swiss, german, belgian, french, english pilots, and a couple of spanish pilots, Kike and Edu, Dominique and Eva. Other locals that usually fly with us, are having a weekend off near Valle de Abdalajis.