Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel

... 8211; for 10.30 and it was already busy. I nearly missed the half hourly service thanks to the people in front of me in the queue engaging the only lady serving in an inane conversation about nothing at all – hello! People waiting here!

The cable car has a revolving floor so as you go up you get to see 360 degrees of view without having to move which is a very cool idea (and according to the ...

... getting it sorted that I decided to give it a go. I made it 5 miles on the freeway before my back was screaming and my neck was crooked from trying to read the dials (which were totally obscured by the steering wheel). It was no good – I had to go back. After agreeing to pony up another eight or nine hundred quid I was upgraded to a newer (16380 on the clock) and bigger model. I now had a Pontiac G6. I thought of a few rude ...

... 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 ...

... After seeing their head lamps bobbing up the hillside on the correct route we ended up retracing our route and catching up again. I told them we had been spreading the ashes of a dead friend on the trail. They gave their sympathy's and "Awww that is so sad and sweet.' I told them I was lying, and with that Martin and I continued our rapid pace up the steep incline of San Jacinto.
-It is just before sunrise, and we are taking a short break. The stillness of ...

... The added feature of the whole Hallowed-Fest experience was the first ever all acoustic set. Needless to say the music was amazing.

The promoters built this giant castle-snake-overlook in the middle of the firelds. You could walk all the way around and be at a rotunda at the top and look out to see the whole venue. A very cool feature. Highlight was the glowstick battles on either side with the people on top ...

We have arrived in Palm Springs.

We spent the day shopping at the Desert Hills Outlet Center on the way here. It definitely lives up to its name of being a "premium" outlet. They had the standard designer fare, with great discounts. However, they just did not seem to have enough regular stuff. I was looking for some sports wear for ...

Freedom. Love. Truth. 3 words I can say for my weekend at Bahkti Yoga Festival @ Joshua Tree. The 1st day we were there was hot as hell! The sun drained our energy so we did yoga and crashed out for the night. Woke up to an amazing sunrise outside of our tent amongst the joshua trees. (How did they get the name Joshua anyway?)

We took a class with Shiva Rea who is ...

... animals
running onto the street. We took the palm springs aerial tram up onto
the mountains. The 10 minute ride gives you amazing vies of the
mountains. It is a very pretty place to see and our last stop. I loved
our time here in California and there are many memories we will take
back with us.

... complex. Judy had yummy sombrero dip and other goodies to snack poolside.... and we soaked up some sun!!!! It was Wonderful!! Thursday evening we headed uptown to a favorite Mexican restaurant of the Cambier,and evidentially MANY others as the place was already packed before 5:30. A live band was performing Oldies there,and Tom and Rog were as usual guessing who did the song originally etc. Great food and music. As we were eating we watched ...

... whilst watching the England v Ecuador game at friends of Neil's, Billy and Renee. Wednesday was just brilliant when more friends of Neil's, Ray and Carol, chartered a boat and took us out sailing from Redondo Beach, just outside LA. (One of those posh places you see on TV) Apart from Chris throwing up over the side, most embarrassing with people you don't know, it was a wonderful experience. Champagne picnic on board courtesy of Liz, another friend of Neil's from the casino ...