Day 6

After a long day at 6 flags and about as much of California as we could handle, a 630am start put us at Van Nuys and ready to go by 730. With the planes loaded and the pilots ready to go, we had only one problem, EIN was not in the mood to start. After about an hour of troubleshooting and some serious praying, the powerful hand-bombing skills of Aaron got her started and ready to go.

It was a short hop from Van Nuys to Yuma, Arizona where Bev and Foster Hanson (Mike's Grandparents) were anxiously awaiting our arrival. We were fortunate enough to have picked another good FBO, CAREFLIGHT, where we were greeted warmly and killed time playing frisbee in their parking lot while we waited on our ride. Grandpa Hanson picked us up and brought us to our warmest welcome so far (by far!!). Immediately we all felt at home, receiving food and hugs as soon as we stepped out of the van.

Once the sleeping arrangements were settled we quickly were introduced to a Hanson Family Favourite, "The Bean Bag Toss". A picture will be easier than an explanation but our internet has been less than ideal so you will have to wait until tonight when we can upload all our pictures.
What we were not expecting in Yuma was our close proximity to the Mexico/United States border. After some discussion we decided to be the first Providence trip to do all of North America in one trip. Our wonderful chauffeur, Grandpa Hanson, shuttled us to the border and let us roam free. It was a different world. The poverty was evident but the people were friendly and none of us had ever seen so many "pharmacia's"!With the excitement of Mexico fleeting quicker than expected we hopped back across the border and were back en-route for home cooked food and the company of the Hanson family patriarchs.

After the fun and games we were served a fantastic pork roast, mashed potatoes, and a variety of veggies. Home cooked food, what a treat! Soon after dinner we started to crash (mainly Rory.."sorry guys"). Tomorrow we are told that breakfast will be bacon, eggs, toast, fresh OJ and home made blackberry jam (jealous much?) We are hoping to leave sometime tomorrow afternoon for Tuscon, AZ for some Baseball and the Peema Air Museum. Stay tuned for pics and more info!