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We’ve visited Death Valley several times…it’s one of our favorite places. In fact, we were married there in April 2001. So it’s not unusual for us to get the bug to return in April. Of course, it’s not all that unusual at all, given that everyone is doing it these days. Damned bloggers, giving away our best spots. <smile>

We combined two nights at Death Valley with a night at Pinnacles National Monument, keen to see the California Condors who inhabit the area. It was a spectacular trip…there’s nothing better that California in the springtime! But, as Uncle Steve reminds me, “Really, the wildflowers are crap and the animals will bite and kill you. It’s best if you stay out of Death Valley, readers!”

And we even saw the condors at Pinnacles. Here’s my photos from the trip:

You can also browse Steve’s photos.

This trip was made possible by Therm-a-rest. We decided to spend the money we might have used on a hotel room in Death Valley on new Therm-a-Rest DreamTime sleeping pads, which have renewed my interest in camping. I also had trouble sitting in one position for a long car ride, and the Therm-a-Rest Lite Seat came to the rescue there. Kids, listen to Aunt T and get out there to enjoy the days when you can sleep or sit anywhere, before your bones get old and creaky like mine!