This was probably one of the most spontaneous vacations we have gone on. We were invited by Oleg and Lilya and planned to go until Bella got sick and all of the plans changed. As of week prior to the trip, we have told them we were no longer going, considering the 9 hour drive and Bella not feeling good. Little did we know that a week later, we will be joining them 🙂 It was definitely the most spontaneous vacation we have ever gone on, given the fact that it was for 6 days. By that time Bella was well, but I being the worrier in the family never stopped worrying how she will do on this long drive. I am happy to say, she did fantastic, it almost seemed like she enjoyed it, new scenery, big trucks on the way, rest stops and etc. The closer we got to Palm Desert, the higher temperature reading we got and at our final destination, it was reading 115 degrees, to which I thought- ” what in the right mind are we doing here?” As Oleg came out to greet us, the first thing I asked him, is this how it has been and will be for as long as we stay, he smiled and said “Yep.” I must admit, I felt a little panicked, since I had a toddler in the car and a little limited to the activities as you can not do much outside in that heat. If one wonders what 115 degrees might feel like in Palm Desert, just imagine stepping into the sauna with coals sizzling hot, it’s that first breath you take as you are walking in- that is exactly how it felt. With that said, we headed straight to a very beautiful resort with a room and a terrace. The place was pretty much surrounded by pools, which made the stay absolutely fabulous! Bella had the best time ever, running through the fountains set up for kids and playing in the kiddy pool. She ate great, slept great, was the happiest little girl ever. It certainly made me want to invest in water fountains and a pool 😉 not happening of course 🙂 While we were there, we swam every day, went on walks, set out on the terrace in the evenings and watched the million stars, visited “The Living Desert”, went shopping to Palm Springs outlets, ate fun food and just had the best time hanging out with Oleg and Lilya. We thank them dearly for making this trip possible for us 🙂
