Rain could not dampen our spirits this weekend as we traveled to LA for a little getaway and family time. We flew in late Wednesday night and were excited to see palm trees and 60 degree temps. On Thursday morning we strapped on our helmets and hopped aboard the motorcycles for a tour around the area. After riding around and enjoying the sights we pulled off at a Starbucks and sipped hot apple cider outside on a balcony overlooking the ocean. After breathing in the cool, salty air we decided to head back to Andy's dad's house because we could see the first of many storms coming our way.
On Friday we had the pleasure of visiting with a friend from Zeeland. Jason Bremer has been stationed at Camp Pendalton in San Diego for the last couple of months in preparation for a tour of duty in Iraq. It was Jason's birthday on Friday so we decided to drive down to the base and take him out for dinner. After dinner we toured a couple of the KSL resorts in the area (other resorts owned by the same company as the Vail Mountain Lodge and Spa). It was nice to see Jason and we wish him well as he is now serving in Iraq.
On Saturday morning we all piled in the car and made our way to the Palm Springs area. The resort where we spent the night recently went through a round of renovations and is now absolutely beautiful. I especially liked the palm trees lining the road, the massive pool area, and the beautiful flower arrangements on the deck overlooking the golf course.
Before returning to LA on Sunday Andy and I decided to check out the famed rotating tram that took visitors from the desert floor to an elevation of over 8000 ft. Typically there is a 30 degree temperature difference between the base of the tram and the top. In other words, it was in the 50's or 60's when we boarded and when we exited the tram it was snowing. It was as if we had never left Vail!
Overall, our trip to California was wonderful! We had a lot of fun and can't wait until we can visit again!
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