A good friend of mine is a pilot, and when he offered to take me up I couldn't refuse. At the airport we took out a small 2 person aircraft and decided to fly to Poughkeepsie. Flying in a small aircraft with the windows open is such a liberating experience. Looking out the window it is apparent how marvelous flight is, because you can see the wing and body of the aircraft, and you realize that you are traveling in a giant hunk of metal.
After reaching our destination, we decided to take off again, because neither of us were hungry or needed a stop. By the time that we returned to Long Island it was around 10am. Suddenly a strong craving for breakfast overcame us, and we raced back to Mattituck for eggs and toast.
All in all, I would say the morning was a success.