4 July 2024

Brilliant day in Colorado today

Sitting by River Arkansas and just lazing around in the sun. Great view of the Tenderfoot Mountain – also called the S-Mountain for the huge concrete “S” built there (for Salida). We could see folks up there making preparations for this evening’s fireworks.

17 June 2024

Another first in flying!

KLM has delayed us from boarding the plane. For a very unique reason, too.

I have had delayed boarding due to all sorts of reasons – cleaning not done, attendants not arrived, pilots not arrived, plane not arrived, mechanics are still working on a problem, lightning outside, airport closed temporarily, Air Force Two flying in (happened to me once!!) … but never this…

We are all standing inside the terminal in the AC area because apparently inside the plane is too hot now (28 C / 82 F)!!!

I wonder how they will cool down soon. The engines are off (the plane is at the gate). The auxiliary units will take quite some time I presume. Of course, my late dad’s usual suggestion while facing such situations – “open up the doors and windows” is not going to work much either!!