Friday, John & Judy went over to L.A. to take in a couple of sights there. We declined as we feel guilty leaving Tibby for so long, and don't like to impose on our neighbours too much. So we did a few chores around here and then went for a bit of a drive and hike near Desert Hot Springs. Nothing very exciting.
Saturday, John & Judy went to the San Diego area and had lunch with John's nephew and girlfriend at La Jolla. Gerard and I decided to go back up to Joshua Tree and hike another trail there. I just love this place. This is the trail namesake rock - Split Rock Trail.
I built an Inukshuk - just because.
Face Rock. Who would have guessed?
A Joshua Tree all by itself.
This is part of the windy road we were on.
In Idyllwild there are tons of shops and restaurants. We stopped at a couple. When we came out...it was snowing. There were heavy clouds on the mountain.
Monday, it was destined to rain ALL day...and from about noon on, it did rain. So far this year, they've had more rain than Palm Springs had all of 2016! So the washes were full of water, and some idiots were caught in it, even though the roads were closed where washes were over the road. Some people like to try to drive through it anyway. Duh.
So we did some chores and grocery shopping, and planned to have John & Judy for a nice steak dinner since it was their last night here. It was a terrific evening spent with great friends! We'll miss you, John & Judy!
Saturday, John & Judy went to the San Diego area and had lunch with John's nephew and girlfriend at La Jolla. Gerard and I decided to go back up to Joshua Tree and hike another trail there. I just love this place. This is the trail namesake rock - Split Rock Trail.
I built an Inukshuk - just because.
Face Rock. Who would have guessed?
A Joshua Tree all by itself.
Again, I took lots of pictures. Such a beautiful place.
When we got back, John & Judy were just returning so we asked them over for some Gerry burgers. Perfect end to the day.
Sunday, the weather was not so nice, but it was sunny in the valley. We all decided to take a ride up the mountain to Idyllwild - a town way up Mount San Jacinto. The town is about a mile high, and we went up as far as just over 6,000 feet (1,830 metres) in our travels.
This is looking over the Coachella Valley from up there.
This is part of the windy road we were on.
In Idyllwild there are tons of shops and restaurants. We stopped at a couple. When we came out...it was snowing. There were heavy clouds on the mountain.
Monday, it was destined to rain ALL day...and from about noon on, it did rain. So far this year, they've had more rain than Palm Springs had all of 2016! So the washes were full of water, and some idiots were caught in it, even though the roads were closed where washes were over the road. Some people like to try to drive through it anyway. Duh.
So we did some chores and grocery shopping, and planned to have John & Judy for a nice steak dinner since it was their last night here. It was a terrific evening spent with great friends! We'll miss you, John & Judy!
It was such a great holiday with you. Thanks again for everything!
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