And this is the baby that will get us going on our adventure.

This is it - home sweet home away from home.

... Yes and with all of the comforts of home. Joan is smiling because after this picture is taken she is going to open that bottle of wine behind her.

Here are a few going away messages from our coworkers....

On January 6, 2007 - we have a little wind storm and Murphy's law comes calling ...

The 5th wheel is back from the shop and we arrive at our first destination - Caliente Springs Resort in Desert Hot Springs California.

This establishment is noted for it's hot springs.

This image is NOT a palm tree but is a cell tower.

Wind turbines cover the Palm Springs foothills.

Pictures of the oldest palm trees in the area and the original "Palm Springs" at the Indian Canyons.

The Indian Canyons attract local artists.

Jim's Sister & Brother in law, Marilyn and Bob @ Caliente Springs

With Bob and Lori Christenson at their home near Palm Springs.

The view from Bob & Lori's patio. WOW-EE !

After 2 weeks in Palm Springs the wes pick up and move on to Chula Vista near San Diego.

Near the RV park we encounter the HMS Surprise in drydock, This vessel stared in the movie - Master and Commander.

Visiting the Coronado Hotel made famous by the movie - Some like it hot.

Some of the homes in the Coronado community.

San Diego, the old and the new....

The USS Midway permently berthed at San Diego.

Oh - oh, caught in the act.

We didn't have the nerve to look up.

En route to Mexico, we stop at the Belly-Acres RV park in Ajo Arizona.