As a recap for our trip due to Paul's company's Executive Summit Retreat, Tuesday was a traveling day, plus we went out to dinner and a movie...very rare these days. Wednesday we went on the tram up the mountain and had an opening dinner for Parsons, the company. Thursday, Paul started his business meetings while I went shopping at the outlet mall and made lots of fun new friends from all over the country. We also had a fun sports theme dinner where we wore our favorite sports team shirts...I wonder what sports team is our favorite?! Friday, Paul had morning meetings, went golfing at the resort's amazing golf course, and I went to a zoo/botanical gardens called "The Living Desert". We all were bused to eat with smaller departmental groups at really nice restaurants that evening. Today, Paul had meetings all day and I got some things done in the hotel room, plus went to a beautiful park to eat lunch. Tonight we are having a more formal dinner all together to end the retreat. Palm Springs has been wonderful and such a great memory for Paul and me!
These palm trees were HUGE!
Typical view of Joshua Tree (cactus) in Palm Springs Valley
Palm Springs and Desert Valley(The taller peak is the mountain we went up to)
Saw some animals of the deserts around the world...this one is a porcupine
Desert plants and vegetation
An oasis along the San Andreas fault line...typically where palm trees live and water comes out.
Hummingbird
Cheetah
Me in front of a huge model train collection
Thanks Parsons for a great time!
4 comments:
That is so awesome that you guys were able to go together. Too bad Paul had to go to meetings but is worked out that you were able to go shopping while he was busy with business stuff. Sounds like you guys had a great time just being together. You guys deserve it!!
What a fun trip! Makes me want to go there. Love all the pics
Beautiful! These shots make me miss the desert. I'm glad you had such a great time (and am glad you are back -- we've miss ya!).
Allison, I love the pics. How fun. I hope you keep posting. I love seeing how your cute family is doing.
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