Posts from — March 2008

Death Valley Days

by Nadya

Death Valley only lives up to its name in the summer. In the winter (and spring, and fall) it can be remarkably hospitable.

We fulfilled David’s long-time dream of staying at the decadent Furnace Creek Inn last week. It didn’t seem proper that we’d stayed there and David & Rava hadn’t so we made plans last year to remedy that sorry state of affairs.

What we mean by decadence: waking to a pre-dawn glow over the mountains, a refreshing hike through 165 million year old granite and marble, a swim in the spring-fed pool, cocktails on the veranda overlooking the view, and a gourmet dinner — all in the pleasant climate of 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Now add in vast expanses of wildflowers, good company, a few books ….. And people asked us “Why are you going to Death Valley?”