Pioneertown

Slow morning. Hung out in the kitchen with Bernie and Marj. Tried to pay her for our stay but she would have none of it.  That is really nice of her.  We did the Kindle swap and gave them some of the books we love. Left the house aroun 10:30 - needed to stop for gas and the post office.  I decided to send some of the clothes I brought home.  Just too much stuff to schlepp around. Got to Nick's at 11 sharp. 

The bad news was that the famous Pappy's restaurant in Pioneertown was closed on Tues and Weds.  We were out of luck if we wanted to have lunch there.  We decided to head on up anyway to see what there was to see.  The ride was a little under an hour and some of it very scenic. Pioneertown consists of a dusty main street, the saddle maker, saloon, various other western buildings and sound stage for the films. Since the restaurant was closed, the place was literally deserted. It was great walking around with nobody there.  We chatted with the saddle maker for a bit - he told us the place is packed on the weekends.  He also gave us the name of a restaurant up the road in Joshua Tree.  So off we went in search of lunch.  Found Crossroads right on the main road as we got to Joshua Tree.  Great food and lots of vegetarian options.  Everyone was kinda happy that Pappy's was closed. 

Headed back to town and dropped the boys off at around 3. Steve gave us a little architectural tour of some of the modernist homes that the area is famous for.  We are invited back to dinner tonight for some angel hair and salad. It is great not having to eat out again.  We really appreciate that. Got back to the house and headed straight for the pool.  We had about 15 minutes after a quick swim of peace and quiet before this family of 7 came and took over the place.  It is a small pool - the large one in front of Marj's is closed for repair. Well after one scream too many, we packed up.  We are now resting before cleaning up and going back to Nick's. We leave tomorrow so this will be the last we see of them for a while.

Just back from another great dinner and good conversation.  Talked until 10:30 and then called it a night. Hope we get back here before too much time passes.

Not sure what to do in tomorrow before we leave to go back to LA.  Maybe a short hike and then a swim.  Looking forward to meeting our new hosts in the Hollywood Hills. We are thinking of everyone back east and hope all is well.  Stay warm.

Next time... Back in LA