The float plane

One of our little romantic notions. Comes in to land on the lagoon about 07:00 and taxis to the dock. Picks up some passengers (10 place Cessna Caravan turbo prop, about $2 million new in this configuration). Takes off about 07:30 down country to the more dangerous areas. Quicker and safer to fly above it all. When it goes twice, that means some big shot went somewhere and back. It's a hoot to see them get off the plane in the blazing heat of the afternoon in white shirt and tie (I'm usually in my swimming suit by then). I suppose they have to dress for expectations, I've got none.

I never get tired of watching it take off, like a speedboat that turns into an airplane. Any water is a runway.

Speaking of things, there is a Federal Police officer that guards the plane. He's pretty friendly to us all and friday night we went out and watched the sunset on the dock. Showed us his AK-47 too. He said made in Korea, which I took to mean North. It's painted in green, red, and some other colors too. That's supposed to identify it if it's stolen. He seemed pretty casual with it tucked up under his arm. Since my wife asked, he assured us that it does work, i.e. fire.

Hard rain, lots of lightning and some thunder last night about 02:00. Nice to be snuggled in bed, but still not yet totally comfortable when things are blowing around like that. Wind whipping up now too, 15:30 swim appointment in jeopardy, lunch time now.