Tag Archives: Palm Springs

Expectations when we travel

Posted on February 7, 2017 by simpletravelourway

One reason we travel is to visit a place different from where we have lived. We’re not necessarily looking for “exotic” or “foreign,” though those are welcome, too, but, with time and experience, we’ve learned to appreciate and enjoy beautiful … Continue reading →

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Not expected, but dealing with it

Posted on February 2, 2017 by simpletravelourway

For travelers who check weather conditions, southern California can generally be counted on for dry and sunny weather at this time of year. On our drive from the Bay Area down to the desert, we passed through high wind, threatening … Continue reading →

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Palm Springs

Posted on January 26, 2017 by simpletravelourway

Oh, to be in Palm Springs! Warm sun, relaxed, a feeling of being removed from the cares of the world….still, important things have to be done: we joined in solidarity with many others around the world on January 21st to … Continue reading →

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(A twist on) Golfing in Palm Springs

Posted on February 16, 2016 by simpletravelourway

Golfers flock to Palm Springs, and we discovered our own favorite course. Although even after several trips there, we never hit one ball. No, we went on a quest to see birds, and golf courses often offer a very good … Continue reading →

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It was worth a lot more than it cost

Posted on February 12, 2016 by simpletravelourway

Who can resist something for nothing? We headed to The Palm Springs Art Museum one late Thursday afternoon to take advantage of the 4pm – 8pm free admission. Come take a look at what “free” will get you. It had … Continue reading →

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The best (so far)

Posted on February 9, 2016 by simpletravelourway

We walk every day and sometimes head out for a good hike. We’ve tried a dozen trails or so in the Palm Springs area during our visits and all have been good.   Some were more scenic, had better maintained and … Continue reading →

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Don’t touch

Posted on February 5, 2016 by simpletravelourway

Our friend, Jeannie, came to visit. We decided Moorten Botanical Garden should be at the top of our things-to-do list in Palm Springs, since she is an amazing gardener (more on her garden here). On Wednesday afternoon, we walked over … Continue reading →

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A short drive north where treats await

Posted on February 2, 2016 by simpletravelourway

After several weeks in Palm Springs, we pinned down our favorite activity. If you guessed golf, the casino, or lounging by the pool you’d be wrong. We headed north on Wednesday mornings (early!) to Big Morongo Canyon Preserve for their … Continue reading →

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A sad tale: will all be lost?

Posted on January 29, 2016 by simpletravelourway

On our trip to Palm Springs last year, we walked by a vacant lot that must have had over 100 empty, discarded liquor bottles of all shapes and sizes spread out over the desert floor.   We shook our heads and … Continue reading →

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Sliding into soothing warm weather

Posted on January 26, 2016 by simpletravelourway

We had never lived in a warm climate in the wintertime. Thinking how we wanted to spend our traveling years centered on spending time in far-away, long-dreamed-of warm places. We stayed for a few winter months last year in sunny … Continue reading →

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