Neuschwanstein Castle near Tegelberg, Germany.

Forward launch in 3 steps. Better be quick.

A view of the ramp from the spectators' area.

"Looks good. You go first."

The big sky awaits. Hmmm, what's with that puff of smoke coming off Kermon's head?

The castle is spectacular.

The morning light is the best.

Jim lands near the Edel distributor's shop where we were meeting Chris and Tammy, with Hohenschwangau Castle in the background.

What's this? Mars invasion? About a hundred paragliders were headed towards us from across the Alps.

The paragliders poured over the mountain like a colorful waterfall.

And like a swarm of butterflies swirling about in a summer breeze, they circled up into the sky and flew away again.

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