Hi There,
I left TwentyNine Palms in the morning to seek out some Mountain Ram art work in the Palm Springs area.
I arrived in Palm Springs a short time later. I did a quick drive thru and realized that parking the SUV and walking around would be a better idea. As this area is very congested with a lot of foot traffic....you can get around by car but with all the shops so close to one another and all the visitors milling around- it was easier to park and check things out. I went to the small visitors center/library. I was not getting much info or real help...I asked a few people about the art work or if they knew where I could find out more information about the Rams...I basically got the cold shoulder from everyone that I spoke with. I did find out about an Art Museum in the area- so I made my way there trying to find out more about the art work. Well when I got there....I got the the cold shoulder there too......so I was not overly impressed with the Palm Springs area. I got the impression that people here are a bit to snobby for my liking. I guess the don't take to outsiders very much....the only visitors they seem to be interested in are the local visitors! If you were from out of the area- they couldn't be bothered with you....very disappointed!!!
As I was making my way out of the area I did find one of the Rams. As you can see in the picture above. I found it outside a local bank. Well I am now done with this area!! LOL
Now to make my way to Lone Pine. I drove all day and it was getting late and I was noticing signs for free range cattle and I started having flash backs to New Mexico....LOL.....so I decided to find a place to settle for the night. By this time I arrived in Ridge Crest, CA. This lovely little town is nestled up in the mountains.
I was looking forward to arriving in Lone Pine the next day. I have been a long time fan of Western movies and I found out this is the place to visit- the mecca of where Western movies were made! A special thanks to my friend Jullie and all of her help finding out about this area..... It started when I was in TX visiting with her. Another friend told me that John Wayne had made several movies in the area around San Angelo......well after some research- Jullie and I found out that most of the Western movies I grew up watching were made in Lone Pine, CA!!!! So here I was making my way to Lone Pine.....can't wait to check out the area!!!
Well off to bed I went- wanted to get an early start..... Take Care til my next entry!!-Donna
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