The fun started on the way to the farms. Different from the car trip of previous years, this time they went by jet plane. The group was formed by two couples, Arthur and Carol, Mark and Mandy.

Mama Castle had stayed behind to visit some old friends and enjoy the city life because she had reservations for the opera and was invited to the inauguration of a Modern Arts Museum. She promised to join them later since their stay would last almost sixty days, there was plenty of time.