by the time i reached the cabin i'd rented in joshua tree friday night, the road there did not look like this. it was black. i was trying my best to read the hand-drawn map i'd scrawled onto the back of the teeny tiny directions that came out of my printer in a size 8 font. i know what you're thinking, why didn't i just use the GPS on my iphone.
i'm not going to be rude and say that GPS are for sissies. i'm not! or if there's no possibility of getting lost what's the point? but i will tell you this: i have a dumb phone not a smart phone. and that's the third why.
i have never been to joshua tree before! so arriving at night was extra exciting. i had on my johnny cash cd and one window down halfway.
eva the owner of the cabin, was waiting for me and signaling to me with her flashlight. i wish i had a picture of the last uphill part of the road with giant rock formations on either side creating sort of a blind curve just before the cabin driveway. picture it in your mind.
i met kathy & eva and they gave me the tour. as soon as they left i hopped in the hottub. 4 hours of mind-numbing bumper to bumper traffic from LA to riverside kind of deflates a person. ya know? hightailing it out of chinatown on halloween in the middle of rush hour traffic = v.v.v.v. bad idea.
but being on a rise overlooking the park entrance a few miles off in the distance made up for it.
got this shot last night as people were filing out of joshua tree national park.
now for a few shots of the cabin. it looks a little like a cinderblock bunker from the outside, but it's cozy and welcoming inside.
when i saw the spectacular views in the light of day on saturday, i moved the table in front of the window.
i also got out the seed and feed the bunnies, quail, and other little live things that hung out at the bundt-pan bird feeder.
once the moon had set, and the wind blew the clouds out of the way, the sky was black and glittering with stars.
just like i like it.
although bright blue with little puffs of apricot ain't bad either.
Hey, missy! Don’t think that just because I spent the last week beyond the range of internet and cell phone service (surprising but possible!) that you can go around feeding all the rabbits you want! I have returned to the civilized world and caught you red handed! 🙂
Another wonderful journey. Thanks for sharing. Love the bunnies.
we went to Joshua State park whwn we were new to RVing. we manged to do everything wrong. just love the views and the cabin. Perfect place to be.
Just beautiful. The night sky sounds magical. Next time though, bring some Graham Parsons for driving music. Joshua tree was the sight of his infamous “Koffin Kaper”. Interesting reading.
Bunnies!! And that one rock formation looks like a camel!! What a fabulous place to visit, enjoy your stay!!
You tell the best true tales EVER girl. I’ve read ever nibblet twice and studied the photos, closed my eyes and took a quick trip in my mind. You are right, the views are spectacular!!!!
Wow! I sure like the license plate welcome sign. Perfect for us crafters, right?
Enjoy! Be careful!
What a heavenly place to spend a weekend rejuvenating! Everything a person could need. And you are very brave driving alone out there.
Oh yeah! This is a magical place. I met up with my friend from Juneau, AK who wanted to spend some summer days in the desert to see what “hot” meant. Juneau’s high temp in summer I believe is around 60. She was remote camping in a Mummy tent, sleeping on the ground, temps in late June around 115F. Good heavens. But speaking of the heavens, sitting among those huge rock formations watching shooting stars was a memorable experience.
Bunnies!
Your batteries had to be recharged after spending time here. What a place, what a landscape. Solitude,a hot-tub, sketching, bunnies and quail – doesn’t get much better.
You are living another dream of mine! Can’t wait to see many more photos of the desert!!!!
I love bunnies!
Glad you are having a wonderful getaway; your part of America is so gorgeous!
I had to laugh…I have a dumb phone, too! I’ll use it until it dies. What a lovely place…and fabulous that you have those bunnies & other critters to feed & keep you company. Enjoy!
How cool are you MAM?
hidden away for a while,
discovering more.
That is my idea of heaven. I really do love the desert. Love the ocean, too. But something about the desert. And those rocks.
Are you familiar with Byrd Baylor’s book, I’m in Charge of Celebrations? If you aren’t you need to find a copy! You’ll understand. She is my favorite.
Oh my what a lovely little retreat place! Hope it brings you the relaxation you want and a little adventure as well! Take care out there with those bunnies! No bringing any of them home! LOL