So, yes I managed to squeeze in another session and got to 46° South. Tonight then, I was joined by CMDR Florenus. It took him a while to track me down, possibly due to me not giving him correct coordinates. In my defense it's totally impossible to drive a jumpy SRV while at the same time engaging in keyboard comms
After a while he did find me though and witnessed me navigating some particularly bumpy terrain with steep and deep bits. I did not look at the system map, but I believe that was the last canyon area before I get to some flatter terrain which should bring me to the equator again. CMDR Florenus arrived in his Type 9 and soon deployed his fighter and buzzed around for a bit. Thanks for visiting, CMDR!
Thanks for having me, CMDR! It was really fun. I tried not to bother you too much, but it was real fun just flying next to you and watching you do your thing.
And you gave me perfectly good coordinates. I was... i don't know, must've hit my head walking through the lock or something.
Just before I arrived at Ariel, I was interdicted by very nice CMDR pirate, who was kind of depressed that I didn't have any cargo, but asked if I ever saw any Black Holes and offered to introduce me to his wife if I didn't. I guess I was still distracted by that thought.
Anyway, since at I first arrived at exactly opposite side of the moon, I had time to admire some of rather deep canyons on the surface, wandering if it's at all possible to get through that in SRV.
At some point, with genuine relief, I saw CMDR Treesong's little bug tiressly navigating rough terrain
I left my T-9 hovering at few thousand meters and flew closer in my racer.
I watched CMDR Treesong drive...
But more often I watched him jump...
jump some more...
...and fly for quite long periods of time. I think he did flying part far better than I did mine in my Condor.
Seriously, when CMDR Treesong tried to take my picture in front of him, I accidentally stepped on accelerator, so his cockpit shot shows me flying away at high speed with terror in my eyes. Kind of embarrassing really
CMDR Treesong was very modest about his abilities in that regard and praised Alec Turner for his driving skills.
After we said goodnight, I returned to my rusty home in the sky (oh, I just want to show you my precious little thing)
Again, It was really fun for me and I really appreciate you letting me hang out with you for a while.
Thank you. o7