After ceaseless wind, cold and even rain, today was 80o and clear. The excitement was palpable. We've been back at our favorite hot springs taking the waters and waiting for the weather to clear. Byrdie cut a paw pad on some sharp rocks, I fell into a nasty palm tree and sliced up a few fingers, the poodle whines about everything and Mr. T is the rock holding it all together. 
Mr. T is also the one who decided that of course we could drive this 31' RV up Excelsior Mine Road to Horse Thief Springs. In the Jeep, washboard roads, rocks, and sand are no problem. But in the Minnie--it took us 2 hours to go nearly 15 miles. And did we get to our destination? NO WAY!! Halfway there the road suddenly turned into boulders, washouts and deep ruts.There was no choice but to make a 39 point turn with the Minnie and head back to the RV park. At least we had plenty of time to brace ourselves for the hooting and "told you so's" we knew were coming from the old-timers who run the place. Ah well--it was nice to relax and clean up and enjoy the date milkshakes from China Ranch.
Tomorrow we will tackle the mountain again only this time we will reluctantly drive to the Interstate and go 100 miles around the "problem" and come in the back way. In the meantime, the flowers are fantastic, the views spectacular and the crowds non-existent. 
We played on sand dunes last night and now we have an extra night of soaking in the hot spring water. The water is pumped up from a 600' well where the water is 119o. The flow of water into the pools is controlled so the water temp is "only" around 100--105o. The water is so smooth and silky--just don't try and drink it or wash the shampoo out of your hair!
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