Sunday, June 6

Can I survive another day? While I accomplished another day of travel, I didn't go to church anywhere this morning. I know my breakfast group talked about me, I hope, as my ears were burning. I thought it was sunburn, but then I remembered the Marston ladies and they probably caused that sensation in /on my ears. But I loved the attention.

I left Temecula and drove up to Laughlin/Bullhead City. Why??? Someone please tell me why?? It is 111 degrees up here today. My A/C's have not stopped running since I plugged in here. I am within walking distance of a large casino. But I have chained my right leg to the dining table, so between the chain and the thought of the heat, I probably will not go. Just because I don't answer the phone when/if you call doesn't mean that I went to the casino.

Smart guy, eh? I left San Diego at 71 degrees, left Temecula at 81 degrees, and here I sit at 111. At least it is their electricity running my A/C's. I am happy that I have two of them.

The trip was uneventful except for the route I took. There was a choice between the safe route around the north end of Palm Springs, which I did not do. I took the more challenging route over a rather steep mountain that descends for 10 miles into Palm Desert/Palm Springs. Rather steep sometimes, but not too bad, and the views of the whole valley that makes up the greater Palm Springs area was spectacular. I really enjoyed the trip. I didn't enjoy suddenly noticing that my palms were rather sweaty from the intense downhill driving, but not too bad.

Next I'll let you know what I discover in this arid, desert environment. Mountains that I see out my front window are fabulous as the sun descends.

Stay well. I'm here until Wednesday when I leave for Flagstaff.

Love you all,
Norm