On our own for the first time in weeks, we set our sights on Arizona and clocked our 19th state for this trip. We first settled in the resort town of Lake Havasu City, a haven for snowbirds in the…
Family Oasis
After preaching the virtues of avoiding bling, we promptly retired to the swanky environs of Palm Desert, CA, where snow-capped peaks soar over palm-lined streets filled with Tesla sedans optioned for “ludicrous speed” and the latest Italian offerings from Ferrari and Maserati.…
The Didactic Desert
El Niño rains loomed just beyond the California coast as we fled east over the San Ysidro Mountains. The winding road crested at Julian, CA, amidst a thick fog that embraced us like an overzealous Great Aunt adept at sewing…
Holidays Amongst the Palms
Happy New Year to you all! We hope you had a Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season. Last we left you, we had wrapped up our stay in Anaheim. Fresh off all things Disney, we drove south and setup…