After a week, we headed north a bit to Hemet where we had a coupon to try a resort for half price. It is right in town, within walking to shopping, and it has 16 golf courses close by.In Hemet, they made an emergency reservoir for southern California. It is huge, and contains 6 months supply of water. It is a recreation area with fishing, hiking and biking. ( boats must pass inspection for no pollution, and there is no swimming or human contact with the water ).


The bike trail goes all around the lake - all 21 miles of path. It took about 3 hours. Fortunately, it is relatively flat, and the views were fabulous. So it was worth the sore muscles.


And then a Sunday visit to Cori and Bill in Palm Springs ( 90 minute drive away).