On Friday, November 4, 5 airplanes and 18 people arrived in Alamos, Sonora, Mexico for a relaxing fun and sun filled long weekend. Upon arrival at Alamos, we got the party started with margaritas and snacks in the huge 12 plane hangar. The weather was warm but nice with evenings quite pleasant. We enjoyed scrumptious meals and libations at several of their dining locations.

The group was entertained nightly by a variety of authentic Mexican musicians, plus a small Ballet Folklorico Troupe from the nearby town of Ciudad Obregon. For the early risers, on two mornings we had enjoyed walking exercise around town, the Mirador and a nearby hike up Parque la Colorada, plus a hacienda history talk. The Sonoran Cooking Class and the Tequila Class were well attended by eager learners! Hiking, horseback riding and bicycling were popular options too as was lounging and swimming at the numerous pools. Fourteen folks boarded a tram for a tour around town.  The Swickard/Alcantar family and staff at the Hacienda de Los Santos were quite attentive to the needs of the group, tending to every little detail!

After Alamos, several planes took off for more adventures in San Carlos for beach and sailing fun! Some traveling north rerouted due to bad weather on the day of return. Travelling to Mexico often includes additional challenges but fortunately this trip did not produce any Bonehead Awards! All planes that travelled returned safely by the end of the week.

Thank you to Patti and Tom LaGrelius for organizing such a memorable trip.