Clouds

One morning I was gathering supplies to repaint a suite. Each time I would go outside the skies would beckon to me. After the third or forth time I couldn't take it anymore, so I grabbed my flight bag and headed for the airport. ( click on pictures to enlarge! A must if you want to see any details.)


These pics are near Chilliwack. This was one of the most memorable of my flights. Never before, or since have I seen clouds soo perfect for exploring. I was sure glad I went.




The clouds started around 2000' and topped out around 8000'. The puffy whites, ( or cumulus for you more technical folks), were spaced far enough apart that I could fly under, around, or over and still maintain view of the ground. Click on picture to see the city.



The above picture is looking down on Chilliwack. The picture to the right is just east of Chilliwack overlooking the Fraser River.



More holes over the Fraser river.






These clouds are framing the Vedder mountains along the east side of Sumas valley.




I've arrived at the tops of the clouds. You have to click on this picture to see the deep valley.






You can see the mountain tops peaking out above the clouds. Sunny skies from here on up!


Doesn't it just make you want to jump into the puffies? Not recommendd. The darker tips sticking out are quite hard!



Here the altimieter shows that we are at 10,150' above sea level and climbing at 200' pr. min.



It is very peaceful up here. The cares of the earth are long gone.





Mt. Baker stands majestically above the clouds.


Mt. Baker below at 10,800' above sea level. Well time to go back to reality and get that suite painted. Happy flights!!