Indio, CA ~ aka Heaven!

December 17 ~ 23

Finally we've arrived at the pinnacle of the high road!  I sincerely doubt if we'll ever find another RV resort as fabulous as this!  The Motorcoach Country Club (motorcoachcountryclub.com) in Indio is perfection! It has all the ammenities of the finest "real resorts"...the only difference is you bring your own room! 

Our site (#149) is on the canal, has a huge patio with a pergola, waterfall and complete outdoor kitchen.  The second terrace level has a wonderful gas fire pit and the third level leads to the boat dock.  We're next to the community boat dock (which no one seems to use) with the tennis courts, pool and clubhouse behind us.  It's a perfect space to see everything, but not have anyone else close to you. 

We arrived mid-afternoon in perfect weather in the mid 60's....but we find dusk comes very early here...about 4:30....as the sun drops behind the mountains...the temperature also plummets...but the views remain spectacular and we are totally grateful for our firepit.

We wake way before dawn on our first morning and are so glad we did!

We get into the rythm of long early morning walks and the sights get you revved up for the day ahead.

We are startled one morning by a pair of birds, which, at first,we cannot identify, who seem to think they rule the roost of our temporary home.  Rick thinks they are roadrunners and Sibley's Guide to Birds proves him right.  They become daily visitors and we get used to one another. They are a hoot to watch...almost like the cartoon when they get running!

I love sitting outside with coffee, watching the birds and catching up with Kelly on the phone.

The College of the Desert (codstreetfair.com) holds a street fair and farmer's market every Saturday and Sunday.  It's great fun with hundreds of vendors from the very nice to the tres bizarre.  The few produce vendors have good stuff at good prices.  Rick likes the part he calls street eating.

Tor is filthy and is need of a spa day.  On a walk, we find a crew of eight guys power washing an RV down the way.  Rick immediately hires them to come visit Tor.

Besides savoring the views, we haven't had a chance to take advantage of all the great things to do on the property.  We're scurrying around trying to take care of Christmas stuff for decorating Tor and for gifts for each other.  The golf course will have to wait until after the big day.