Indio, California: We returned to Indio yesterday, thankfully with no Coachella Music Festival traffic to deal with, so only a two hour drive.

Dave and I were up early this morning to watch the Boston Marathon and to encamp in our covered pavilion while our coach was washed and waxed. (See, we really are getting ready to leave Indio one day soon.)
We were so pleased that nearly-39-year-old Meb won the marathon - the first time an American has won in 30 years. About time. Mr. Keflezighi, father to three daughters, picked up a tidy $100,000 today, which I suppose is about fifty grand per hour. The female winner, Kenyan Rita Jeptoo, is a 34-year-old mother. Jeptoo broke the course record to receive a $25,000 bonus, meaning she earned $125,000 in prize money today. No glass ceiling in marathoning, ladies!

We had a visitor over-night as well:



I am predicting either a rain storm or a sand storm tomorrow.
Never fails.
Between getting unpacked and doing three loads of laundry, watching the marathon and supervising the bus wash/wax (just kidding), I whipped up another batch of the quinoa, kale and sweet potato salad.

The rest of the afternoon was spent going through every cupboard and cabinet in the shade structure - getting organized so we can leave - hopefully next week.
Until my next update, I remain, your busy correspondent.
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