Joshua Tree National Park, California

We visited Joshua Tree National Park 3 times in February & March while we were staying at Sam's Family Spa in Desert Hot Springs, CA. Do you know how Joshua trees got their name? I didn't. My google-research indicated that the name came from a group of Mormons who thought that the unique trees looked … Continue reading Joshua Tree National Park, California

Onwards and Northwards – San Benito RV Resort, California

We're leaving San Benito RV and Camping Resort today and headed North again. We were spoiled by Sam's Family Spa in Desert Hot Springs so this campground had some big cons for me. The laundry facility was almost 1/2 mile from our site. Too far to lug bags of laundry, so we had to drive … Continue reading Onwards and Northwards – San Benito RV Resort, California

Monterey Bay Aquarium – California

We really enjoyed our flexible field trip to Monterey Bay Aquarium yesterday (thanks again to South Sutter Charter School)! Here is our trip in photos: Moon jellies! Just like in the book, "Night of the Moonjellies", by Mark Shasha. Too cool! 😎 What was the best part? Why? S (age 9): "The Sevengill shark. Because … Continue reading Monterey Bay Aquarium – California

How you doin’? – After 4 Months of RV Living

My friend, H.M. from NC wondered how we are adjusting to our current living situation? What a great idea for a post. Thank you so much for asking! This is not an easy question to answer. It's gonna be a long post with 4 sections: Things That Have Helped Us Adjust, Things That Are Difficult, … Continue reading How you doin’? – After 4 Months of RV Living

I Think I Feel a Change in the Wind, Says I. – Sam’s Family Spa, Desert Hot Springs, California

We are headed north today, finally feeling brave enough to leave Sam's Family Spa and see what God has in store for us next. Spending time in the winter desert has been such a healing experience for me. It is absolutely beautiful here. This place will always have a special place in my heart. Both … Continue reading I Think I Feel a Change in the Wind, Says I. – Sam’s Family Spa, Desert Hot Springs, California