La Quinta, surrounded by the Mojave Desert. The resort was built in the 1920s and became a favorite of “the Hollywood set.” As odd as Palm Springs (nearby).

Charging up in Quartzite, AZ

Rock hound’s paradise near SC. Quartzite’s name might be indicative. Got several pounds of sodalite and rose quartz from this vast dwarves’ treasury.

All the necessary equipment: routing, pic of environment and charging progress, Bill Evans Trio.

Quartzite SC is next door to a Carl’s Jr., where we picked up two big flagons of instant unsweetened iced tea.

Can you tell Quartzite’s surrounded by the Mojave Desert?

Gettin’ dark now…tengo hambre.

Relief in sight at La Brasserie.