Saying Goodbye

Resting. Relaxing. The weather was perfect yesterday. There is a smell here in the desert that invites relaxation. Can't describe it other than it entices one to slow down. We are having fun doing nothing.

The boys did go bowling yesterday after having our car washed. No one fell! Michael beat William in two games and they laughed the entire time. The people surrounding us were all involved with each other's play so it was fun and felt like friends playing together.

We drove down to Palm Desert - the Beverly Hills of the area - and bought a few tiny items before driving back to the house where we hung out for a couple of hours. After a bit of research, we found a dinner place that served a lot of Cuban food, not a fancy restaurant. It also had a variety of other styles and Michael chose a pasta in a spicy tomato sauce with chicken. But, he ordered it for the side of garlic bread! He said the entire meal was delicious. We all agreed the place was perfect for how we were dressed and felt! Afterward, we drove a bit to a Tiki Bar that was just plain fun. It was attached to a Mid-Century Modern hotel so kids were even enjoying the fun. William bought Michael a really cute Tiki mug!

William needs to be at the airport by 11AM so we have a lot to do this morning. Packing, removing sheets and towels to the laundry area in the garage, dishes to be washed, everything ready so the cleaners can get the place ready for the next group.

It has been an amazing house with amazing art and amazing authentic Mid-Century Modern furniture (and some less famous designers, too). It has been a hoot living in this type of home for a few days.

As we say goodbye to Palm Springs, we will be saying hello to Anna and Doug, who live just 90-minutes away. We will be staying there for the night then driving the coast on Saturday. It should be a beautiful but sad drive. We will be passing through some of the hardest hit areas from the recent fires. So very sad.