I had a work offsite in Coachella Valley. Such a wonderful contrast in flora and climate to the Northeast.

They take their water very seriously in the desert. Unlike in Southern Maine where our source of water is also a mecca of swimming and boating recreation.

Palm Springs has to have one of the best airports in the world. It's literally like paradise compared to Ohare or Newark.

As always, I beelined it to the nearest good coffee source. This one was about 3 miles from the house we stayed at and I made the trip before the desert sun got much above the horizon.