Palm Springs Bliss

We have arrived in Palm Springs, and as wonderful as our journey has been so far, this has topped it all!

But before I start my gloating, a brief catch-up. We had an appointment this arvo at Brian and Maureen Bull's home. Brian is a cousin of Megan's father David. We were almost on time at Loma Linda where they live, and were treated to a home cooked meal, which hit the spot perfectly after a diet of restaurants and diners! Green Godess Soup, which is composed of Pea, Avocado and Asparagus, it was a deep delicious green and was wolfed down in no time.

The direct connection between our Bulls and these Bulls was David's Father Frank. Frank was Brian's Uncle, but there was considerable confusion, as he only knew his uncle to go by Herbert. It took quite some explaining that Megan's grandfather Frank was one in the same as the Herbert who left the UK in the 50s.

We also met Brian's sister Beryl, her husband Ralph and one of Brian and Maureen's Daughter Beryl, and grand son Austin who was 4 months old with lovely blue eyes. It was nice to renew a family connection with these Bulls who haven't had direct contact with the NZ family since a visit to David and Winifred in 1988.

Texts from Bex and KT, and e-mails from Janice, Winifred and John Mayo were all reminding us though that we were on Honeymoon and that our one year Aniversary had begun in NZ and was impending here, so we had to dash to our honeymoon suite at the Orbit In in Palm Springs.

We were forced off the freeway by someone else's accident(nothing to see here), some distance from Palm Springs and had to proceed to our destination via various backroads, trusty Sat Nav lead the way.

As we drew nearer to our home for the next 3 days, I started exclaiming Wow this place is so cool, I wonder what it is called, only for Meggy to sweetly remind me that we had reached Palm Springs and were about to hit Honeymoon mode.

And she was right. The hotel is a blast from the past (1957) with beautiful modernist lines, exquisite decor and a host Kevin as convivial as possible(without having him staying in our room)

http://www.orbitin.com/

After hurriedly unpacking in our Eames Suite, we have spent the afternoon poolside enjoying views of rocky desert cliffs and enormous Palms, 92 degree heat, and the most delightful pool and complimentary Orbitinis.

Yes I am gloating. So sue me!

Hudsie
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Our place is AMAZING. It's balmy, but the pool is the perfect temperature to cool you down. It is a picture.Tall palms surround us. Gorgeous dog "Blue" (who resembles Kate's Monty) keeping us company. Tomorrow, we might take the Cruiser bikes for a ride. Though built in 1957, we're typing this pool side. Gotta dash - Orbitni hour!

Megan