His 42nd Birthday was coming and this year Ephraim and I took Eric on a surprise trip south of Auckland, to Drury. It is where Auckland Gliding Club is located.
He really was surprised and enjoyed his Birthday gift.
It took a while for Eric to have his turn. We used the time to picnic and watch others glide (lots of launches and landings).
Then it was Eric's turn.
E wanted to go up in the air with his Dad ("I never ever went in one of those!" - he would say and plead with us to allow him to have a ride).
Finally Eric took off.
E and I hung around waiting for his return.
From time to time we looked up and saw Eric circling way up in the sky.
He touched down after 20-30 minutes.
Now E and I have a whole year to figure out Eric's 43rd Birthday present.
