The three hour "San Andreas Fault Movers and Shakers Jeep Tour" begins in the open desert outside of Indio, about a 45 minute drive from Palm Springs. There were 6 of us on the jeep, and we really didn't know what to expect.
The tour takes place on 850 acres of private land, and winds through the
fantastical landscape with plenty of educational stops and short hikes into the slot canyons. Truly a geology paradise.
We had a good time...and nothing like geology to put current events into perspective.
And our tour guide Bonnie was excellent.
The final stop at a palm oasis and a recreated Cahuilla village.
Other than that, we've just been doing our usual Palm Springs things. We have a quiet room at a small inn, with a view of the mountains. We've been spoiled by the hot mineral water, and the pool here feels too chilly for swimming. But it's a nice place to sit and soak in the winter sun and breath the clean air. No smoking.
Even in southern California, the sun sets early these days.
We made a pilgrimage to the Desert Memorial Park, where
Frank Sinatra's grave recently made a mysterious change. (Click the link.) Hummm.
Frank rests in good company with other local celebrities.
The cemetery was still decorated with flowers from Day of the Dead celebrations-- a poignant sight.
And last but not least, a must stop at the Moorten Botanical Garden. Village Fest tonight, then we head back to the land of rain and clouds in the morning.
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