New year flying at nandi

caught my first thermals of 2006 in the col between the two hills at nandi. Light thermals that kicked in only around 3 in the afternoon. My first morning flight was top to bottom. Took off from the north east take off which had cross winds. They were easterly winds that were wrapping around and providing a lot of downdrafts.
My second flight inthe afternoon i took off from the south east launch and although my takeoff left little to desire I manage to recover a slip and take off clean. Went towards my right and started searching for thermals on the bowl between the two hills. That is where in the morning I had found something. There was a light thermal that just about kept me even. My old wing, weighed down by my reserve and instruments, didn't give me much to hope for. So after a few circles I headed further south towards the second hill... but I lost too much and eventually I had to turn towards the landing and end there for the day. Still it was a good start. i am looking forward to February when the temperatures will be a little higher. I still aim for a decent x-country flights westwards before summer hits us.