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| To those who think we are overcrowded, take a good look at these pictures. Most of Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and part of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and oh, most of the western states look a lot like this. |
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| Attack of the Joshua trees!!! |
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| Scotty's Castle |
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| Mess from the Crows. |
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| Death Valley |
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| Salt |
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| The Devil's Golf Course |
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| Train Museum |
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| A Flower Bed |
We had a nice time. First we loaded up in the rain and headed to Scotty's Castle (which is neither a castle nor owned at any time by Scotty). Mr Scotty was an, ummm, "entertainer" and the owners of the house enjoyed him so much they footed his bills and humored his whims. The children really enjoyed the tour.
When we got out we discovered our van had been broken into. You see when we parked, Andy thought to himself, " There are no bears her and its in the high 80's so I'll leave the windows down."
While we were away a flock of crows flew into the van and ate all the egg whites from the boiled eggs we had brought for snacks. They scattered the yokes all over the front seat. What a mess!
We camped for two nights there in Death Valley. It was pleasant and had huge Jack Rabbits to watch.
The second day we saw some of the sights in the valley. The children agreed they wouldn't wan to play golf on the Devil's gold Course, but they decided that football would be worse.
On day three we drove over the mountain into Owen's Valley. We enjoyed the Laws Railroad Museum, including a demonstration of how their rock crusher works.
By this time the van was hiccuping badly so we decided to come on home.
Rest and unpacking on Thursday.
Friday we went to the State Museum. We always love this, especially the mine underneath.
Then we went to the rendevous and rode the train. Again, always fun.
Rest again Saturday so Andy could prepare to preach Sunday (My parents were out of town due to my nephews heart surgery. He is fine.)
All in all a quick, quiet, refreshing time.
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