October 9, 10 & 11th in Palm Springs Area

HI Everyone, Claude and I spent the last three days hiking in Palm Springs. On Tuesday the 9th we found the Tahquitz Canyon which is near downtown P.S. and located on the Agua Caliente Reservation. We paid $12.50 each to have a tour guide take us on the hike, not knowing we could go on our own. It was fun with a stream and at the end a pool and waterfall. The guide talked about the history of the Indian people, the legends and stories and about all the plants they used to feed themselves. On Wednesday, the 10th, we met up with Claude's brother Tom and his friend Jason who are renting an apartment in P.S. until April. We thought they would like the hike so we took them there to walk with us again. We thought it would be free without the guide but, nope, nothing is free in California. We have included some photos of our hike, of Tom and Jason too. It was good to see Tom since we hadn't seen him for maybe two years???? Jason is a very nice guy and a joy to be with. We went to Tyler's for lunch in P.S. which was delicious and we were really hungry. If you haven't been to Tyler's, you're missing out on some good food. I like their sliders...they have really good potatoe salad and Jason had a delicious looking chicken salad sandwhich.

Tom and Jason told us about a hike they had done recently called the Murray Canyon Trail which we decided to do today, Thursday. It was exceptionally beautiful with very old Fan Palm Trees. Along this trail is a lot of water, streams and it is so soothing and quiet. Very few people too. They would describe this area an Oasis. It really is worth the hike if you love a good walk. We did the whole thing in about two hours and twenty minutes. They said it was six miles, but we don't think so.

Tomorrow we are looking forward to having Tom and Jason come see our RV site and then take them to Dell Web to see the Active Adult community here. We hope to go to dinner at the fresh fish place too. Today we found a new restaurant called Don Diego's. It is Mexican food and very good. A little more expensive than a typical Mexican restaurant, but worth it.

It was a good, physical day and we are worn out tonight. Check out these three videos. You might find them entertaining.