Civil XLr8

2000-2007

First Civil XLr8 Training Contract (2000): SNC-Lavelin in Valera, Venezuela

This was an unforgettable class.  When I got in to Valera, they were really glad to see me.  Unusually glad. 

"We heard that you were kidnapped at the Caracas airport!" 

I thought my Spanish was passable; I can get around, but not enough to teach.  To this day, I am still grateful to Scott McNicoll for his in-class translation services.  And extra thanks to Armando Garcia (seated at the right) for showing me around the beautiful countryside.

Outside Valera, Venezuela with Armando Garcia

SNC - Lavelin - Valera Venezuela - 2000