Over the Fence

Our trip to Palm Springs and area certainly was a blessing! To sum it all up in just a few sentences would be difficult. We definitely had highlights and yet also experienced things we wouldn't repeat. I think if we have the opportunity to return to the area we will. Maybe not Palm Springs itself - but one of the other "cities" stretching on down the valley! If I had to say what I enjoyed most it would be spending good visiting time while soaking up sun! We had lots of laughs (at least Bev and I did!) yet lots of serious conversations as well. That's what family is for!

Besides enjoying the sun and warmth I would say I liked Joshua Tree National Park the best - both during the day and again a few days later at dusk! Stopping at the Cap Rock viewpoint and shutting off the car to see all the stars was so cool - if a bit unsettling. We're not used to being out in the darkest of night in the middle of nowhere whatsoever! I think I could sort of get used to it though with some practice!

The tramway up the south mountains was very enjoyable too! Fully rotating around while travelling upwards gave us lots to look at! Again ascending up a steep rock face is different than any other tram I have been on! It was a steep climb up! Peter mentioned that the top of the mountain reminded us of our beloved Alberta. As much as I enjoyed time south and would do it again, this is still home! Cold and all!

The Air Museum was really cool too. In a warmish sort of way. Being right next to the airport we felt a lot of heat from the asphalt while walking outside. Even though the displays were American airforce I could still appreciate the effort put into the fight for freedom! I was the only one of us four who wouldn't walk the catwalk in the B-17 - but I did get a thorough explanation of the display of all the gear a fellow would have to wear when flying. Incredible!

Now we need to refocus and think of work, finish cleaning up the yard for winter, start gearing up for next summer's L Days and this November's Craft Sale. Palm Springs was a blessing and now I am enjoying reading a bit of history about where we were and actually discovering a few places we might have missed! Next time.