the indian canyons

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on sunday zack and i went to the indian canyons in palm springs. our loyal customer and friend lew had been telling us about this place for a while now so we finally found a free day and went out. if you have never been to this place, you should go because i promise, you are missing out. i can't believe this place is just hiding out in the middle of the desert. the life and beauty out there is unbelievable. really, i felt like i had left southern california for a few hours when it is just in our backyard. we did about a 10 mile desert hike, i was tired but not as tired as i would have been had it been a mountain hike, the elevation kills me:/
we went to three different locations, all as lovely as can be. lew described every single plant, rock, and reptile we encountered. he once led tours there because the overseers loved how knowledgeable he was about the place...amazing, i know:) lew is an everything guy. he was a fireman, retired, became a search and rescue guy, works at a museum, does archeology digs, etc., etc. he is our hero:) we had a little picnic lunch and it was just wonderful. we shared and talked and laughed an it was just good.
zack brought his camera and he sent these to me:
he snuck that first one. i was surprised when i saw it...i think i was trying to stretch and he caught me in the act:) i am glad i brought that hat...it was one of the first things zack got me and i really love it:)
tomorrow is our big photo day!
happy tuesday.