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”Now you can stay,” Angel told me when I had mastered the tortilla. Known as a “Spanish omelet,” in the United States, this savory dish resembles neither an American-made omelet nor a Mexican taco’s tortilla. It can be found on almost any menu in Spain, but is best enjoyed in a Spanish home, made to order, with an open bottle of vino tinto next to the chef, the red wine adding the only color to a skillet and table of earthy tones. Here, we share the secrets (and adaptations to make this, stateside) to the dish we devour at least once a week. March 8th. After a week without wifi (a blessing!) and 11 days of hiking to 5280 meters of altitude and back to 3440 meters, I opened my email. “Congratulations.” 
Thank you to everyone who helped show almost 100 local girls, in Madrid, the opportunities available in the aviation industry. Girls learned from role models and industry experts, including: pilots, aircraft mechanics, flight attendants, air traffic controllers, and more!
”Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” - Katie Reed.
In this video, Pat, of Sundowner Aviation, explains the four forces of flight: thrust, drag, weight/gravity, and lift. Then, he and Christine demonstrate how they work in the simulator and in the aircraft.
Safety first.
Before every flight, pilots must follow a series of checklists, including a physical walkaround of the aircraft to ensure it is airworthy, or safe to fly and meets all regulations. In this video, Christine is at Sundowner Aviation, demonstrating a preflight walkaround. 
Have you ever wondered what all of the gadgets inside of a cockpit are? Check out this post and video we made with Sundowner Aviation to learn about the instruments, radios, navigation, and gauges.
I never studied exercise science. I have not even taken a science class since AP Physics my junior year at Culver. I certainly did not plan to become a personal trainer. I wanted to be a spy. Life, however, does not move in a linear fashion. In my professional field of health and fitness, I am largely self-taught. Sure, I dotted my I’s and crossed my T’s with my certifications for liability and insurance purposes, but most of my fitness knowledge comes from daily reading of various industry publications, interactions with some of the best professionals and coaches in my field, and from my own athletic endeavors. It also comes from my diverse interests in the arts, politics, and travel. I attribute much of my success in my continuing education and my clients’ results from the foundation laid at Culver and its health and wellness program.  Photo by SwanShot.com How do you measure a summer? In the U.S., summer is bookended by Memorial Day and Labor Day, the unofficial beginning and end of summer. In Spain, our season is opened, locally, by our town’s festival in Torrejón de Ardoz, and closed, just an hour away, at the festival in Yebra, the village where Angel was born.  Once upon a time, in a land far away... Actually, just last weekend and less than an hour from Marbella, in the south of Spain...  For the past 49 years, EAA - The Spirit of Aviation - has hosted aviation enthusiasts from around the world for one week in its hometown of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The control tower stands tall, at center field, with a banner reading, “World’s Busist Control Tower.” But just as pilots and aircraft controllers identify passenger counts as “souls on board,” it is truly the souls - the spirit - that make this event one to remember and one to which to return. 
NEW workout video to celebrate the first birthday of AlphaCharlieTravel.com. Here is your 15 minute workout in the water for strength and cardio. All exercises (and instructions) are demonstrated in the video.
Thanks to my dad and family for another great week down the shore! We were blessed with a week of blue skies and sunshine, but most importantly, time together.
Where should you go on a day trip from Madrid? There are too many good options to flip a coin. You could visit Toledo, Segovia, Avila, Sigüenza, Alcala, Cuenca, Chinchón, and more.  We had 24 hours in Copenhagen and the goal was for Angel to complete the CPH Marathon in under 4 hours.  The only thing better than laughter is sharing a lesson in utter silence, a demonstration of listening necessary for any true communication and learning. Francis worked hard. She listened. She chose calmness. She was rewarded with the sound of only the aircraft making contact with Earth. Her instructor said nothing and touched nothing from downwind to touchdown. 
Last Friday, we hosted an aviation booth at the USA Girl Scouts Overseas - Madrid STEM fair. Below, you will find photos of our booth and details to make your own. Early exposure is so valuable for children to learn to imagine what they can do. Also, please enjoy the video - thanks to Patricia, Alicia, Chen-hsi, Deisy, Natalie, Jade, and Kandy - made by current female pilots for future female pilots.
 “I believe every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.” – Thomas Jefferson
Just before traveling, I experienced the greatest reward of being a teacher and a coach by watching students take ownership of an idea to help someone they had never met in a country they had never visited. 
Nepal, Part 4: Keep Climbing. Our trekking journey from Dingboche to Everest Base Camp and back to Lukla. Click "read more" to watch the video. Narration is in Spanish and English.
Nepal, Part 3: Into Thin Air. Click "read more" to watch the video of our journey from Lukla to Dingboche. Video is in Spanish and English.
Nepal, Part 2: The World's Most Dangerous Airport. Click "read more" to watch the video of our flight to Lukla.
“What day is it?” asked Pooh.  Why do we go to bed so late? How do you fill your hours?
Remember the days of lying on your back, as a kid, watching the clouds pass overhead and noting which ones looked like Simpsons characters and which ones looked like race cars or airplanes? When did we stop looking up? When did start teaching more analysis instead of creativity?  Only 6.71% of pilots are women, according to the FAA's Aeronautical Center (31 December 2016 data). That number drops to 4.36% for Airline Transport Pilots. We want to expose girls and young women to all that is possible. So we've decided to collaborate with with a few women whose personalities and businesses we've grown quite fond of.
First up, we have Angee, from One Plane Jane. Earlier this week, we had the chance to talk about flying and family. Thanks, Angee, for sharing your story and for inspiring the aviation community, and beyond, with your products. Planning is guessing. Expectations present an opportunity for disappointment. But intentions...those are personal choices. The magic of travel, the lasting transformation, begins in your mind, right where you are. Thank you to Katie, from Wanderwell, for these pre-travel journal prompts. We depart tomorrow to begin the journey to Everest Base Camp.  |
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When we are not hitchhiking through the airport and landing in foreign lands, Christine is teaching English in Spain. She also offers classes via Skype, allowing you to learn from the comfort of your home, with flexible scheduling. Click the photo below for more information.
We are in the coffee business. Because wherever we go, we drink coffee. And let's face it, some hotel coffee leaves a lot to be desired. So now we can pack our own. Click the link below to have your coffee delivered to your home, to drink there and on the go.
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Airbnb is the preferred accomodation for Christine & Angel when they want to connect with locals, want to keep their entire group under one roof with the privacy of separate bedrooms, or when staying in a place known for expensive hotels. Click here or on the photo below to save on your first stay.
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Make your travels meaningful with Pack for a Purpose. Simply use a small amount of space in your luggage to pack supplies needed by community projects around the world. Click the photo below to find a project in your destination.
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