With a high of 29C today we decided to head some where it
would be cooler. So we headed for higher ground. In Palm Springs about 45
minutes to the west there is an Aerial Tramway that goes 8,516 feet up San
Jacinto Mountain. It was 48 degrees F. or 8.9C. up there and it had a fantastic view.
The tram car is the largest in the world, took 10 minutes to get to the 2.5 mile
elevation and for a more interesting ride the floor rotates a full two rotations
going up or down (creates a great different view all the time). The car has a
diameter of 18 feet and a capacity of 35,600 Ibs. or up to 80 passengers.
When we looked out of the station at the top we were both
surprised to see a forest thriving at such a height. They have hiking trails
you can take from the top as well. Cathy and I decided to just take in the
scenery.
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| Had to touch this white stuff, I forget the name - also forgot to tuck in my shirt. |
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| View of forest at the top. |
Driving through Palms Springs we noticed several sprinkler
systems running providing nice green grass and healthy plant material. It was a
treat to see after all the desert we have seen lately.
All for now.....
