San Diego to Joshua Tree National Park
Took the morning slow, showered and caught up on posts. Hugged our lovely hosts farewell for now, and wandered to the beach. Enjoyed California burritos and a guava juice from La Perla. Laid in the warm white sand at Pacific Beach and watched the kite boarders pace through the teal surf. Waved adios to the ocean, we won’t be seeing it for quite awhile. Got on the road bound for Joshua Tree National Park! Cruised through the breathtaking Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, mountains of boulders that look like a child’s stack of rocks on the playground, from an ant’s perspective. Luckily, arrived at the look out as the sun set over pink hills and the vast valley below. Eventually settled into our campsite among Jumbo Rocks and Joshua trees. Climbed the giant granite boulders with headlamps and blankets to star gaze the night away.
