Palm Springs and Anza Borrego Desert - November 12, 2021

Our spot in Palm Springs RV Resort.

 It was a 144 mile drive from Acton, CA to the Thousand Trails park in Palm Desert. We have stayed here several times, so our plan here was to just relax, hit the local Walmart, get some laundry done, and soak up some sun. We did drive into Palm Springs to check out the recently erected Marilyn Monroe statue. It was a popular attraction several years ago and was removed and setup somewhere far away. It was back again, so we were going to check her out. Unfortunately, the Palm Springs Main Street was jam packed for a big Pride Festival and parking was non-existent. We did get to see her from a distance while we battled the traffic away from the event.

This is her.

After 5 days at this park, we headed down the road 65 more miles towards the Anza Borrego Desert State Park. We found a great boondocking area close to Borrego Springs. We were the only one camped there at the Peg Leg Road BLM area. 

It was a nice spot, just pretty hot, in the 90s. 

We did have to run our Predator 2500 generator a little one day to run one of our air conditioners. We were set up next to the Peg Leg Smith Historical Marker.

We were planning to spend just 2 days there, and take one day to drive/hike around Borrego Springs and find all the metal statues that were scattered around the area. They say there are 130 desert art sculptures throughout the area, I think we have made it to over 97. And we have pictures of them all. It was hard to pick out our favorites because there were so many, but these made the cut.

Our favorites...

I found a tooth.

Look out Sweetie!

Dinos eating my truck.

Friday morning, we are off again and will finally make it back into Arizona. The next stop is an RV park in Yuma.

The Fergs out .......

A Trip to the Happiest Place on Earth, Acton, CA - November 4, 2021

 The time had finally come. We have had this trip planned for some time now. We are to meet up with our son Tim & family for a couple of days at Disneyland. Our RV park is just 77 miles from Anaheim and the parks. 

We packed our bags, and left our RV park Monday morning at 5:30. We had already purchased our tickets, 2 all day tickets to Disneyland, 2 all day tickets to California Adventures, 2 days of parking in the Toy Story Disney parking Lot, and 2 nights at the Anaheim Maingate Inn. We had to use the Toy Story parking lot because that is where 'oversize' vehicles can park (for $10 more). 

The drive through Los Angeles, during rush hour, really wasn't all that bad. There were areas of slow, or stop & go traffic. Folks sure drive crazy down here. Especially the motorcycles guy who 'white line' it. 

We exited Interstate 5 and pulled right into our Disney parking lot. We were the second 'oversize' vehicle to park in the special area. Then a short tram ride, and we were in Disneyland. Donna and I quickly went through 7 of the major attractions while the wait times were 5 to 20 minutes. It really helps when you get to the park when it opens. Then our son Tim & family arrived. We all did a few more things together, and then at 2 PM, Donna and I had to get our truck and head to the Hotel, check in, and hopefully find a parking place we can fit into. And it all worked out perfectly. We found a great parking spot we fit into, 

got checked in, and walked back about a mile to Disneyland. We spent the rest of that day doing things with Tim, Shannon, and the boys. Then dinner at Tortilla Jo's in Downtown Disney. 

Pictures from the first day.

Donna and I walked back to our Hotel (another mile). Our legs are starting to really feel it by now. And had a nice evening.

Day 2 we walked to Downtown Disney and had breakfast at Starbucks. Then met the kids at California Adventures. This day went fast. It was one ride after another. Roman & Ryker had a blast, as did we all. It was around 3 PM when we were done for. We can really feel all our legs have been doing these last 2 days. We said our goodbyes, and walked the last mile back to the hotel. Another good evening.

After 2 wonderful action packed days, it was time to hit the freeways back to the RV park. We jumped onto Interstate 5 at 7 AM. Yes, traffic sucked, and 2 hours later, we were back at the RV. We had such a great time. Pictures from day 2.

Glad we had the opportunity to see our grandsons enjoy themselves during this little vacation. Tickets were $486.00, Hotel was $180.06, food was really expensive (a $16 margarita) (or two) , for a total vacation trip of $868.99. Money well spent. Once in a lifetime experience. Love our family. 

Now let the legs loosen up and heal from all the walking.

Tomorrow, we head to Palm Springs.

The Fergs out .......