We realized leaving the airport this afternoon that it has been ten days since we flew. Too long! Winds were uncharacteristically from the North, so we enjoyed a slow climb out past Lake Los Carneros.
3468 Los Carneros
Beyond the Santa Ynez valley, peaks were dusted with snow and at that height we bundled up against the 35 degree wind when I opened the window to snap this.
3475 Snowy Peaks
Back at the airport a few minutes later, beyond the huddled jumble of planes sunset colors were lighting the clouds over our smaller mountains as if to advertise their warmer heights.
3480 Sunset Mountains
I wonder if the planes grumble quietly amongst themselves about being tied to the ground like that when it’s so beautiful aloft.
John & Anne Wiley 
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