Fly-out to Mexico - April 2004

The week of Sunday, April 18th, our President, Glenn Siemer and Executive Board member, Jim Breuer, along with Vice-President Larry Charneski, his wife Lynn and daughter, Alanya flew from Evergreen field in Vancouver into Mexico.  They flew approximately 3000 miles and had the adventure of their lives.  Glenn flew his Cherokee 180 and Larry flew his Mooney.  Here are some pictures of their trip.

Stuck in Weed, CA. for the night due to weather - In Mexico you must have 12" #'s so Glenn used blue masking tape

Between Weed & Alturas,CA.  Turned South at Alturas

Heading South toward Las Vegas-Weather clearing up

The Cherokee meets up with the Mooney over the Sea of Cortez (looking East)

Stayed the first night here

Sunrise from Alfonsina's Resort hotel on the Beach

Glenn & Larry's planes in front of Alfonsina's Resort hotel

Beachside of Alfonsina's

Next destination - Punta San Francisquito

Approaching Punta San Francisquito

On the airport at Punta San Francisquito

Federali's at Punta San Francisquito

"Palapas" are like rigid tents that you stay in for $20 per night per bunk.  No running water and generator off at 8:30 pm - These are the only accommodations available.  The group stayed 2 nights.

Punta San Francisquito used to be a Club Med type resort but failed.  It is now a fishing camp.

Jim Breuer on Punta San Francisquito beach

Larry Charneski next to an ancient petroglyph

Sunrise at Punta San Francisquito

Sunset at Punta San Francisquito

Next stop, Loreto Airport for fuel

 Fuel station at Loreto Downtown Loreto

Just got gas in Loreto and headed for "Mulege" and Hotel Serenidad - There's the Airport!

Plane landing at Mulege Airport

The landing strip is right beside and owned by Hotel Serenidad

Fly up parking for the hotel

The hotel courtyard

The Swimming Pool

Downtown "Mulege" - A taxicab ride away - only $5

Finally going home and passing Shasta & Black Butte

Left "Mulege" at 7 am Saturday morning and flew all day arriving at Evergreen at 10:30 pm that evening.