The field notes
How it got out of hand.
The plan was simple: go up, see everything, and come back down with a story. Naturally, we added a little wind, a lot of altitude, and matching confidence that was not supported by any official paperwork.
Once the glider lifted, the valley opened beneath us like somebody had unfolded a map. Sandy pointed out the best view. Robert tried to look calm enough that the birds would not notice.
We learned that the sky is an excellent place to settle an argument about which route is prettier. The answer was all of them.