March 21-29, 2014
Since our kids had exactly the same days off for spring break this year, we planned a family trip. My husband, son, and I met up with our daughter (coming from college) at the airport in California. We spent part of a day on the California coast, and then drove to the vacation home we had rented for a week in Palm Springs. None of us had ever been to Palm Springs, but it exceeded all of our expectations. We had a wonderful week enjoying sunshine, warm temperatures, family time and the desert.
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California landscaping looked especially beautiful after the snow we left behind! |
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I got some help with free advertising for this blog :) |
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We are standing in front of a Joshua tree. These Dr. Seuss trees are not really trees, but Yucca, and they can grow up to 40 feet tall! |
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This 26-foot statue of Marilyn Monroe will soon be moved from Palm Springs to New Jersey. Many people were downtown for a send-off party for "Forever Marilyn" while we were there. |
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A grapefruit tree was growing right outside our sliding glass door |
Who doesn't love palm trees? |
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Our vacation rental home was absolutely perfect!
We loved the color scheme and 1950's decor.
And the heated pool was pretty amazing too.
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children's t.v. show, "Blue's Clues" |
We drove by some of the biggest windmill farms I have ever seen. |
Sand Storm in the Desert!
Almost like driving in snow.
It was cooler than we expected at that elevation - but well worth the visit!
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Cholla Cactus |
I couldn't decide if
the mountains,
the vegetation
or the rock formations
were the most spectacular
features of the park.
It was all impressive.
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