Lazarow World-Hike-About: 48.21 California: Features of the week in the desert cities...Palm Springs et al.

When we think we know that which lies ahead, we limit our opportunity of gaining a lateral perspective. For, each opportunity spotted along the trunk, branches into many different avenues. Should a person focus upon a target, it augurs well; however, it brings with it limited vision and foregoing a number of other targets. A single minded search for the forest might mean missing the trees.

The hiking opportunities in Palm Springs/Desert/Indio/Cathedral City/etc are limitless with incredibly well-developed trails. Once again, should they do a better job in cooling the summers it would be well-received. Just suggesting.

She looks a little lost but I know she's enjoying the position.

"Guys! Cut them some slack. At least they try. Dummies! But who are we to judge with our 4 limbs." Hats off to Jenni who managed to get the threesome to mount the rock and pose for us...quite a feat with all those feet.

Loved that position.

"Let me rephrase it. Cut her some slack. Him? I give up!" (Perhaps, twin boys?)

The signage is excellent in this region. Jen thinks I’m missing the point, but I don’t think so. At each trailhead, and at some positions on trails, they have indications that state, “You are here”. Incredible. I don’t think they monitor us with tracking satellites but each time, the signboard is able to tell us exactly where we are. I tried to trick them the other day. I told Jen to wait at the board and I’d hide behind a tree and see whether the ‘board’ knew where I was. Fooled them although maybe they only monitor one person in a group. Heck, there are some clever people in this region.

In some countries, it might be considered overcrowding. In this city, it's considered expensive. (Viewed from top of Bear Creek Oasis).

Jenni develops tunnel vision as we decide instead of crossing over railway tracks, we should cross under them. The taller a person, the more challenging.