Escaping the two-dimensional earth and adding the extra dimension of height from which to savour the uniqueness of this anomalous blue-green planet.
The magnificent tapestry of colours showing tilled fields, forests, lakes and beaches. The added depth which the earth assumes as the shadows lengthen towards the end of day.
The privilege of temporary admittance to the sky with its majesty of clouds, variations in temperature and humidity, unseen areas of smooth and somewhat more troubled air.
The sheer delight of knowing that I and I alone can bring this craft I am travelling in safely back to earth, that I have the requisite skill to do so and the challenge of flying precisely, smoothly and economically.
And I only fly a microlight!