Friday, January 7, 2011

A Relaxed Day in Desert Hot Springs

Today was one of those days where we got a slow start, and then flew by.  As usual, we took our time getting going and took care of some tasks inside and outside the RV.  Around noon, we got a call that our GMC truck was ready, so we took the loaner car down the hill to pick it up.  We were surprised to see all of the blowing sand in the valley.  It was a little windy up the hill, but fortunately we did not have blowing sand at our RV park.

Blowing Sand with Palm Springs in the Background
We picked up the GMC, which with a new oxygen sensor and eight new plugs is running better than it has for many months.  Good to have it done, and we highly recommend Jessup Chevy/GMC in the Palm Springs area.  They took care of the rental car for the day, and were able to get the work done in a reasonable amount of time.

After a few stops, we came back to the fiver to get ready to head east to Brenda, Arizona and the Desert Gold RV Park where Pamela's cousin Gordon Kelly is has a place all winter.  We will be there for nearly two weeks before we return to Anaheim on January 21 to get ready for a weeks trip to Mexico with family.

Tonight's Sunset - We Are Sure that the Blowing Sand Helped
Anyway, we have a 170 mile trip tomorrow to Brenda, Arizona.  We are looking forward to settling in to one place for a while and enjoying the warm sun.  Be safe,

Neil and Pamela


 

2 comments:

  1. Hey guys, Get use to this type of sunset. They are pretty much the norm in Arizona. Suggest a day trip to see the ancient Palm trees south of Quartsite. They are leftover from the last Ice Age. Not a bad hike to see them but it is a drive - take your lunch. Will you "do" Quartsite? It is an amazing sight. Happy camping. Do you have copies of Roadside Arizona Geology and History?

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  2. Sorry I missed you as you came through Oregon. Where are you going in Mexico? -- Naomi W.

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