Quality Inn Palm Springs

... also very very expensive!). Once at the top there is a limited amount of stuff to do as it is somewhere between summer and winter activities. No matter though the view down to the Coachella valley below – all the way to the Salton Sea was incredible.

I went for a gentle wander along the valley behind the tram station which was 5 inches deep in snow and delightfully crisp and calm. Had I been up early ...

... head and take a look but Zooey is a whole level above all of these – I would watch her read the yellow pages (but it would be better if she sang it as she had a lovely voice – check out She and Him Vol 1)

What I listened to: The Dylan-a-thon continues to continue but I did have a diversion into Writers Block by Peter Bjorn and John on my N86. A great album most known for Young Folks but with many more and better tracks.

... to Hawaii. Going to sleep pretty early every night after a couple homemade cocktails! Trader joes is by far the best store in the world. Wonderful salads, pizzas, wine and snacks for all under $5. Bringing back lots of wine,sake, curry sauces and snacks for my new place in palolo with my bf! Thanksgiving at yayas house was to die for! Wonderful turkey, ham, homemade cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes! Yum ...

... it 16.5 miles and climbed from 200 feet above sea level.
-It's 8:00 PM. Lieing on an inflatable mattress and barely audible I try to thank Martin's mom for the hospitality, the deep sleep overcomes and its 9 hours of powerful sleep. Martin and I were on the trail for a total of 14 hours, 22 miles and an elevation gain of 10,634 feet. Martin and I are pretty amazed with ourselves. When I say, "'Thang!' You say 'Ain't no!'" . "Thang!" ......I am a honky.

... medieval.

Topping it off were the multiple factions of friends we got to experience it with. It's always cool when worlds collide at such a fun event. The grounds were at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. It was beautiful, the best weather. The guy who does the lighting for their shows had 140 palm trees surrounding the venue lit up as well. He also rigged the first 20 or so out from each side of the stage ...

... the next couple of days, but Nike was about the only shop available.

Going to check out a restaurant called Wang's in the Desert for dinner.

Please bear with me re my boring posts. We have not yet managed to buy cables and adaptors, so cannot quite write so much and upload pics.

Hope to have something tomorrow.

... absolutely beautiful.

We hang out as the sun sets listening to more Kirtan and sip a yerba mate. Looking forward to fancy yerba in Argentina. All weekend Mary prepares me for my trip informing me and sharing her stories. After her excitement and seeing/meeting people from all over the world here at Bahkti, I am officially ready for my travels. Peace USA! I'm OUT! Paz.

... an den Autos und Häusern für welchen Kandidaten sie stimmen. Auch im Gespräch wird ganz klar gesagt für welchen Kandidaten man wählen wird und wieso. Auch im Fernsehen wird die Werbung dementsprechend angepasst und es gibt auch Negativwerbung gegen einen Kandidaten. Menschen werden angepriesen oder verglichen wie das neue Perwoll Waschmittel. Mitunter ist ja bekannt, dass Barack Obama der neue Präsident der USA ist und wir hoffen, dass er Amerika Veränderungen und Verbesserungen bringen kann.

After touring San Diego, our last stop was
Palm Springs, CA. This city is in the middle of the desert surrounded
by mountains. As you drive through, there are high winds you can
encounter with sand blowing onto the road, so slow down and drive with
caution, especially at night watch out for nocturnal ...

... or shoulders. Over the years he told me, that he'd had several operations on his right wrist, to which I proposed that subconsciously he maybe protecting that wrist by not taking divots. I suggested that he should "hit through the ball, keeping your head down until well after the ball has been struck. You should find that a divot will be produce without trying." - He appeared to understand what I was saying and proceeded to hit the ...