This area is known for its wind. You cannot believe the miles and miles of huge windmills as you drive into this valley now, every direction you look. Fora. Few days we had 2, sun and not much but then back it comes in a big way.
We enjoyed returning the hospitality at lovely local happy hour spots. First to the Cliffhouse, really does hang on a cliff with a waterfall and half an hour before opening time, the patio is already packed. We feast on beautifully presented nibbles: calamari, lamb meatballs with tomato jam, beet salad, fish tacos and lovely cheap cocktails. Dinner for 4 for US$140 is pretty good, as we certainly don't need to eat again afterwards.
Don/Kathy have other ideas - we go back to their house so Don can regale Ted with his single malt Scotch!
Next day, the Cosandier's take us to their fav spot for happy hour on El Paseo, THE shopping street in Palm Springs. We get a table by the window to watch the action and put away copious quantities of tropical cocktails, beers at the Pacifica resto. Oysters by the dozen, calamari, scallops, shrimp, bacon wrapped dates, all very rich in cream sauces but swabbed down nicely with French bread. The bar has been raised. It's $240 for 4 here - but nobody wants to eat for another half day...
After, we stroll the fancy boutiques, Ushi and I get free samples of Bee sting cream to get rid of our wrinkles. Yeah.
Next day Ushi takes me to another fav spot, Glossys, in Desert Hot Springs. Here you buy Nordstrom's $160 swimsuits for $30, unless you find one for $15! Of course I buy one and a two-piece which dries quickly in the sun too. Ushi buys $95 Chico pants for $15 and if you are lucky you can get pants and Tees on the sale rack outside for $5 each. Silly really...
Before we leave we spend a nice visit with Khannas for nibbles and drinks on their deck on the golf course where everyone who drives by knows them! They have spent winter here, except for the 3 week trip to Sri Lanka, which should now be on our list to visit, sounds wonderful.
Ushi graciously hosts a farewell nibbles/drinks party the night we leave so we are sent off with lots of good cheer and warm friendship. We may not all be back in DHS next year so it's a special time.
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