March 1-2, 2023 Death Valley, California

 

We woke up to clear skies and high winds. Up to 60 mph. No power, cell service or internet. Then dust blew in and the rain started. 

Part of the storm in the north of the valley. We went up to Death Valley Inn to check with the Judy's about the plans for the day. The wind was blowing the tall palm trees around so much it didn't seem safe to walk through the garden. 

The Judy's were happy to be in their casita and not in their tents in this weather.  Usually when we are here we spend the day at the pool, but it was too windy, rainy and cold today. 

Susan and Donna came down to join in the festivities at the Inn. We all piled into the golf cart that comes with the casita and Judy drove us up to the Inn dining room for dinner.

Dinner at the Inn. High of 66, sunny and no wind. We hung out at the pool. My feet and the pool. 

Judy enjoying the sun. Reflections on the pond by the casitas.

 Judy once again drove us up to the dining room at the Inn for dinner. The power was down all day for scheduled maintenance. It was not back up in time for dinner so the dining room was closed. Sunset from the Inn.

 We drove down to the bus in our cars and John cooked us a lovely dinner. Two acquaintances from Switzerland Bettina and Katrina were going to join us for dinner at the Inn, since it was closed they joined us too. Judy, Judy, John, Bettina and part of Katrina.