Dar Williams

I saw Dar Williams in Flagstaff, AZ on Saturday night. Sadly, I forgot my camera.

Shawn Mullins opened for Dar Williams. I didn't know who he was and wrongly assumed that Shawn was a women! I was pleasantly surprised by his soulful, folk rock performance. A few of his songs were about being on the road. How could I not like him?

The show was at the Orpheum Theater. It's a cool old theater except it still has movie chairs. I really hate having to watch a music show sitting down.

Dar Williams is enduring, funny and a wonderful performer. She has an interesting and energetic stage presence. I highly recommend checking her out if you're a folk/ rock music fan.

The Quest for Deep Creek Hot Springs!

I drove in the desert for at least an hour trying to find Deep Creek Hot Springs.








































































It took unbelievable persistence to find Deep Creek Hot Springs. The directions online sucked. I drove around and around on desert roads trying to find Bowen Ranch Rd. I asked for directions at least 5 times but no one could really knew what they were talking about. I was finally about to give up when I saw a mail man. He gave me great directions and told me I was going to have a blast!

The hot springs are located outside of Hesperia, CA. I payed my $5 to Mike, the guy who lives and takes care of the BLM land where the springs are located. There are a few different ways to hike into the hot springs. The Pacific Crest Trail is right next to the springs. It was cool to see the P.C.T. It's on my list of things to do!

I hiked the 2 or so miles on a desert trail to the hot springs. It's incredible to walk in the desert and then see a river! I was at the springs on a Thursday so there were only a few people around. It's a big nudist, hippie location. I'll have to go back on a weekend to get the full experience!

Silver Lake, CA

Morning at Silver Lake.












I took this picture on my 2 hour sunset walk looking down at Silver Lake, CA.

I found this area outside Hesperia, CA where I went to find Deep Creek Hot Springs. I didn't find the hot springs on Wednesday but I found this beautiful place on National Forest land. Just walking and watching the sun set is simple, elegant, and wonderfully peaceful.

San Bernardino Mountains

I stayed a few nights in Angelus Oaks, CA in the San Bernardino Mountains northeast of LA. My new friends from the Joshua Tree music festival call this beautiful place home. I've been enjoying the good company and hiking.

Joshua Tree Desert

The desert in Joshua Tree is breathtaking. It's hot even in October! It was too hot to walk around with Silvi by 11am. I hear summer in Joshua Tree is almost unbearable.

I loved all the cactus and mountain backdrops. I hiked a bit with Silvi around the cactus garden until I realized it was a disaster waiting to happen. Dogs sniff with their noses!

There are lizards everywhere in the desert. Silvi is convinced that she might just be able to catch a lizard. I could foresee her chasing a lizard right into a cactus!

Amazing Sunrises, Joshua Tree CA

The sunrises in Joshua Tree National Park are unbelievable. I woke at dawn every morning just to watch them. These were the best sunrises I've seen so far!

The huge rocks against the sky are really cool. Apparently it's the mecca for rock climbers!

Crossing into CA!

Driving into California was exhilarating! I made it cross country. The feeling of driving coast to coast across this magnificent country is overwhelming. It's something ever politician should be required to do before running for president.

Hello California!