Yes, we're here, and it's lovely! We haven't been here since 2005, and we've missed it. There is just something so relaxing about this area, and such a contrast between what is watered and what is not. Both are beautiful.
Our flight yesterday from Milwaukee to Ontario, California (via Denver) went well. It was a much pleasanter drive to Palm Springs from Ontario than it is from LAX. Only an hour or so on Highway 10. Our first stop when we arrived in Palm Springs was at the Blue Coyote for lunch. We haven't been there in several years (not even the last two times we were here) but it really is a great place for Mexican or Southwestern food. The place itself is a work of art, as well. I would have taken some pictures, but the camera was inside my computer case which was locked in the trunk of our rental car... too much trouble to go back and get it!
Probably the hardest part of the day was arriving at our resort and having to wait 2 hours (until 4 pm) until we could check in. This was hard when we'd been up since 1:20 a.m. Pacific time. They advised us not to go and get groceries... just in case. I don't know the exact temperature, but it was well into the 80's.
When we finally got the news that we could check in, our first action was to go to the grocery store just a short distance away and get some supplies. Then we picked up our keys, and discovered that we were assigned to a lovely unit that we have actually been in before. It is no where near the highway (so no traffic noise) and there are several swimming pools very nearby.
We were too tired to bother about a restaurant, so we just ate leftovers from the Blue Coyote, and then wandered over to swimming pool and hot tub #2 and soaked and swam a bit. Very relaxing!
I have inserted just a few pictures taken from our unit here at the Oasis Resort this morning. Not sure what we will be doing today... just moseying around at golf and other shops I think. And, enjoying the snowless views!
Our flight yesterday from Milwaukee to Ontario, California (via Denver) went well. It was a much pleasanter drive to Palm Springs from Ontario than it is from LAX. Only an hour or so on Highway 10. Our first stop when we arrived in Palm Springs was at the Blue Coyote for lunch. We haven't been there in several years (not even the last two times we were here) but it really is a great place for Mexican or Southwestern food. The place itself is a work of art, as well. I would have taken some pictures, but the camera was inside my computer case which was locked in the trunk of our rental car... too much trouble to go back and get it!
Probably the hardest part of the day was arriving at our resort and having to wait 2 hours (until 4 pm) until we could check in. This was hard when we'd been up since 1:20 a.m. Pacific time. They advised us not to go and get groceries... just in case. I don't know the exact temperature, but it was well into the 80's.
When we finally got the news that we could check in, our first action was to go to the grocery store just a short distance away and get some supplies. Then we picked up our keys, and discovered that we were assigned to a lovely unit that we have actually been in before. It is no where near the highway (so no traffic noise) and there are several swimming pools very nearby.
We were too tired to bother about a restaurant, so we just ate leftovers from the Blue Coyote, and then wandered over to swimming pool and hot tub #2 and soaked and swam a bit. Very relaxing!
I have inserted just a few pictures taken from our unit here at the Oasis Resort this morning. Not sure what we will be doing today... just moseying around at golf and other shops I think. And, enjoying the snowless views!
1 comment:
Ah yes, when we arrived in Palm Springs it was like 'coming home' again. I HAD missed it. It is just so beautiful and so filled with color. The weather this time of year cannot be beat!
You definitely captured our first day well! Looking forward to the days ahead.
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