Benton Hot Springs, CA
I'm so ready for vacation. We planned our first stop at Benton Hot Springs where we could just relax and not think about chocolate, rain, politics or any adult responsibilities. It's been a really long winter.
Good news is we made it. The journey however, included hail, snow, sleet, some sunshine and more rain. Ah...best laid plans.
Ned smiling while enjoying the five minutes of sun that appeared today. Mono Lake in the background.
Love the green and blue hues of Mono Lake. We opted not to do our traditional tufa walk since it was too cold and wet. Nevertheless, Mono Lake never disappoints.
We're calling this trip "Off the Beaten Path". It's our 9th road trip across the U.S. and this time we're trying to explore the places we've missed on our previous trips. Yes, there will always be a few of our favorites revisited too.
On the road to Benton Hot Springs we experienced snow, rain and lots of rolling road. Didn't see any other cars so at least the trip is aptly named!
Ah, our little piece of heaven in the desert. In the background you can see our personal soaking hot springs.
Now, if only the weather would cooperate and it would stop raining and sleeting so we could go soak!
Time for Plan B. Wine and some munchies while we wait out the rain.
Thank you Winnie for having an awesome heater to keep us warm.
You can't beat this! After about 45 minutes the rain (and snow flurries) let up. We're actually now appreciating the cooler weather. It makes the hot springs so much more enjoyable.
Ned, the science guy, brought his infra-red thermometer. (Of course he did). The temp is 100 and the incoming water is 108. For those inquiring minds.
The quiet of the desert, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and out of cell phone range. Let the vacation begin.
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