Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Red Bull Flugtag in Sydney

The annual Red Bull Flugtag was held in Sydney this year. Anyone know what a "flugtag" is? I didn't either. It's an event where competitors get a running start on a ramp about 6 meters above the water and attempt to fly in homemade flying machines. HILARIOUS? Yes, I thought so too. The event was held at Mrs. Macquarie's Point and the day that started out pretty overcast ended up being gorgeous and sunny, so I got a tan AND got to crack up and ridiculous people trying to fly.



Walking to the Flugtag. The ramp is across the water just behind the big boat on the right.


Some of the homemade flying machines.



View from where we were sitting. The ramp isn't in this picture but you can see the Harbour Bridge and Opera House


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Monday, April 7, 2008