What a day! We have found out through experience that the best days are when the unexpected happens. This was proven again today. We cleaned our accommodations this morning, had breakfast at a local restaurant and decided in spite of the winds we would go the Elmira, NY via Newport NH (2B3). We fueled up at Bar Harbor and departed and immediately began to be pummeled by the winds. Our airspeed was about 140 knots but our ground speed was typically 90 knots ground speed. That is a 50 knot headwind and it was not smooth air. We were all uncomfortable for the entire flight. Lots of rough air.
We landed at Newport (some landings better than others) and there was no debate about whether to stop for the day or continue to Elmira. We stopped. The folks at the airport were so nice to call and organize accommodations and drive us to the Best Western about 10 miles away.
Although it was a rough day flying, the camaraderie has been fabulous. We have had a lot of fun sharing the experience and reliving the day. We will be ready to continue the trip to Elmira in the morning. Here are a few pics.
Jim's studio
in Jim's backyard
Skydog planning
It seems we have put the final nail in the mythical coffin that attempted to define northern hospitality. It has in fact been one of the revelations of the entire trip.
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Travel safe.