Spent the weekend in the Desert at Palm Springs, or rather just outside at Desert Hot Springs, which, as the name suggests, is full of Hot Springs. It lies more or less on the San Andreas Fault which I guess is the reason why. The springs seem to attract a certain type of American. Large men with pony tales and even larger women with bizarre hairdos.

Went up into the mountains on Saturday to visit the San Jacinto state park. It was very icy up there especially once you get your park permit and venture into the wilderness. Some beautiful vistas overlooking the whole Coachella Valley.
On Sunday ventured into Joshua Tree National Park. It's full of Joshua Trees, not surprisingly, and some wonderful rock formations. You had to take care walking around the Cactus Park though.