I remember it incredibly well! So does Nell. And she sends her love! Cessnas aren't too hard to learn in. And I can't recommend it enough. I think you'd love it. We could perhaps fly somewhere for a coffee if you fancy. So the airspace in that area is uncontrolled believe it or not! As long as you stay below a certain height so as not to affect traffic at LAX. And in the US the air traffic controllers are always so helpful, so even when you do need permission they often grant it no problems at all. I adore all the places you've mentioned, especially Palm Springs. And an RV trip sounds incredible. Perhaps I'll see you out there!

Are you both working over there now, much better than here so many mountains and space to go and explore.You both have a boss Xmas and keep in touch and yes love to go with you on a flight be amazing,I went in lynx choppers in the army in germany but not light aircraft,let me no whenever you want I’m semi retired now so have plenty of time on my hands, especially with alll ptsd and baggage that goes with surviving extreme situations,lol. Take care you two x