29 PALMS, CA

The pics are of  Dad/ Mike and son's, Jake and Sam


Took the back way, so to speak, from Black Canyon City Arizona to 29 Palms California. My GPS took me on open highways but not I-10.   It's a good thing I went ahead and filled up with gas Midway on my trip as I didn't see another gas station till I got to my destination. Always something to think about when you're picking these wonderful routes that aren't on the main drag necessarily. I spent some time with my niece Marisa and her two sons, Jake and Sam. Dad, Mike, is in the Marine Corps and is presently stationed there. The family set up for those living on base,   seems to be quite a complete set up.   But this part of Southern California is still very dry and mostly desert. I think I've had my fill of dry, desert like climate. I'm going to be here through Sunday and leave to go north into Northern California.  Going north, I look forward to more of the national forest. May even get to Yosemite. I picked a Town rather Central to quite a bit of that scenery and hope to also visit some of the hot springs. I'm going to include a few pictures of my beautiful family. I'm really grateful to have the opportunity to spend time with them. Kids grow up so fast and before you know it they're off to college. That's how I'm feeling about my grandchildren too. I will be seeing them sometime towards the end of next week or the beginning of the following week.