Flying Heathens - Similar, But Not To Be Mistaken With, Flying Monkeys

 

The younger two Heathens are currently airborn - somewhere over Cambria, Indiana, or Somerset counties in a small plane with the Asst. Zookeeper at the yoke.  They weren't sure whether to be excited or terrified as they boarded.

The Asst. Zookeeper started working on his private pilot's license several months ago.  For a man of few personal needs, flying is something that makes him glow with happiness.  I can hear them above me, but I keep loosing sight of them in the clouds.   They were thrilled that they got to wear headsets with attached mics. I worry that they will talk the entire time they are in the air!

Headed for the runway - notice the little Heathen face in the back window.

Take off!

Landing!

Taxiing back to the hanger  - again, notice the Heathens in the back window.

Touch the clouds every chance you get, Heathens - whether in real life or just in your imagination.  Life is SO much better when we are REACHING for something.

(The plane is in the lower left corner of the photo.)