3 States in 5 Days

What a wonderful way to spend a long weekend! I flew to Vegas last Thursday where Ryan picked me up. We spent the night at his aunt and uncles, went to breakfast, and hung out with his cousin. We spent a couple hours at the strip where I successfully lost $20 in about 10 minutes. We went to the Bellagio and watched a couple of the water shows, and then headed back to the car to begin our three hour drive to LA where we met up with Ben and Lauren.

We all piled in Ryan's car and started our bumpy drive to the natural hot springs at Oak Springs near Hesperia, CA. I'm pretty sure that was one of Lauren's favorite car rides! :) We hiked about 45 minutes down to the hot springs where we crossed a waste high river, climbed up some rocks past the three-tiered springs. We found our campsite, enjoyed our dinner, and headed back to the springs to enjoy some relaxation. Before I left to, Hannah told me, "whatever you do, don't put your head under the water." I managed to slip climbing down, and fell right into the water... and my head went under the water, but I'm still alive! The next morning as I tried to get in a different spring I slipped and fell as well, so I was 2 for 2 trying to get into the springs. The drive out was less eventful.



We spent the next couple of days in LA and then I flew out on Tuesday. It was such a memorable trip, and I look forward to many more!

Other Highlights of the Trip Included:
The Wasabi vs. Cinnamon Challenge (http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php#/video/video.php?v=1149191322926&ref=mf)
Surviving an Earthquake
Meeting some of Ben and Lauren's friends
Having the sun come out at the beach as we were driving away
Eating at an In and Out
Going to Scoops
Smelling cactus flowers on our hike
Looking at the city from the top of Griffith Observatory
Omelette Figaro/Strawberry Crepes

Best Time: Relaxing in the hot springs after dusk!
Worst Time: Leaving.

I'm home for 2 days, and then I leave for Guatemala. YAY for wonderful trips! :)