Leaving Palm Springs

The hotel I stayed at in Palm Springs seemed to be a golfer's paradise. Outside my window there were rolling green hills beyond pools and fountains.

The hotel lobby had the coolest feature. The waterway right outside the hotel flowed into the lobby and the doors can be opened so boats can dock right inside the hotel lobby! It made a nice spot to stay away from home.

Before I headed back home I had to stop at In-n-Out Burger! Of course.

A trip to the West Coast wouldn't be complete without In-n-Out Burger!

View

Here are a few more shots I got when I rode the tram. I was kicking myself that I didn't bring my big camera with me on the trip. I also wish there were always a gentleman in a hat standing by to be in my photos.

What a view!

Palm Springs Tram

I was determined to see something of Palm Springs during my short stay. Before I even checked into my hotel I went to the Palm Springs Tram.

It takes the tram 10 minutes to travel from Valley Station – elevation 2,643 ft. to the Mountain Station – elevation 8,516 ft. Plus the tram rotates while it travels! Fantastic view even it can make you woozy.

The tram takes you from warm high seventies weather to a cool forty degrees and snow at the top. As if I were missing the snow back home.

Palm Springs

I'm in Palm Springs for a few days to speak at a conference. It's so warm and sunny here it came as a shock. I took this photo right at the airport!

I could just sit outside and soak it up. The locals say it's chilly but I certainly don't think so!