Saturday, March 13, 2010

Your hosts

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Larry & Rose Mackey at Palm Canyon

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Palm Canyou From Above

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Palm Canyou

Palm Canyon...from the canyon top looking down.
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Indian Canyons

Just outside of the main road in Palm Springs, Palm Canyon Drive, is a local park which in on Native American land and operated by the tribe. There are two canyons you can hike there although it is usually referred to as "Palm Canyone". You have tall canyon walls on both sides of you during the hike and a stream running throught the middle of the canyon feeding the palm groves that grow on both side of it. It is very lush and its hard to believe that this is in the middle of the desert. I recommend a trip here if you are in the area.

The Riviera Resort and Spa







We visited this hotel in December when Mark and Carols were visiting. It's a great place for lunch by the pool during the day or a drink in the evening.

The Riviera
















Many rumors exist about the number of Hollywood affairs that have taken place in recently refurbished hotel. It's rooms, patios, and pool areas (some featuring private cabanas) are secluded and private. The decore is art deco and the main colors are red, silver, and black. It is quite a striking place. We really liked the pool area.