Shopping in Palm Springs

After our initial desert camping experience at Anza-Borrego, we decide we are up for more, and head towards Joshua Tree National Park.  But, first, we must pass through Palm Springs for the obligatory shopping trip.  We passed the Salton Sea and some beautiful blooming cactus and into Palm Springs for lunch.  We walked the downtown, which takes about a half an hour.  John bought some sandals and I got a hat.  We then found a bookstore and loaded up on reading material.  Since we retired, we have been reading quite a lot, especially when we are on the boat.  This trip is no exception, and we look for used bookstores wherever we go.  In some towns, we will really luck out.  Also, some stores will take your old books in trade.  That will save us some space in the van.  We have brought more books along than clothes.  We spend a very pleasant day in Palm Springs, having also passed through all the other 'upscale' towns along the way, and make our way to Joshua Tree.