Monthly Archives: October 2016

Monday – hot and sunny. Well I never thought I’d say it but after 4 weeks of desert living it’s a real treat to see clouds. Our lovely new home exchange for the next two weeks is on the 19th … Continue reading →

Thursday – hot and sunny. Off to the living desert zoo. Didn’t have great expectations of this but we were pleasantly surprised. Not too big, fabulous gardens and cacti, well laid out and very enjoyable. Called in at Barnes and … Continue reading →

Sunday – hot and sunny. Lazy day as the paleo-rockers are swarming for yet another concert this evening. Bald heads with withered pony tales and a surfeit of adipose tissue everywhere. Fortunately this weekend they seem to have turned the … Continue reading →

Wednesday – hot and sunny. Up and out early. Exciting day, off to the Joshua Tree National Park, just 30 minutes down the road. Well the Joshua Trees are ok, but the rock formations are spectacular. Perhaps they should rename … Continue reading →

Saturday – hot and sunny. Well were settled into our new home exchange for the next two weeks here in hells sauna – 102F / 39C today. It’s another awesome home – see pictures. 3,500 square feet of it. We’ve … Continue reading →

Monday – Cool, cloudy and even some rain. Set off early, that’s 09:00 for us paleofolk, for our day in Kings Canyon National Park. Watch the visitor centre film and then visit the giant General Grant Sequoia, allegedly the 2nd … Continue reading →

Wednesday – hot and sunny. Wow this home exchange is awesome, even has its own swimming pool and great views over the golden parched earth, with just a hint of green down by the river. California’s had 5 years of … Continue reading →