Pala Casino, Spa and Resort Pool Area — Images by kenne
Since moving to Tucson ten years ago, we have annually spent Thanksgiving with Joy’s family in southern California. However, because of COVID, this year, we will be staying in Tucson.
Instead of the usual big family get together (as many as 25 people), we decided to meet two of Joy’s sisters (Jody and Jeri) at a neutral location, and of course, for them, it would have to be a casino.
So, last Wednesday, we drove to Pala Casino, Spa, and Resort, which is located in the mountains northeast of San Diego. Since I’m not into gambling, I spent time around the pool, took photos of oranges, and listen to live music in the casino. During past visits, I usually spent time walking the 1.5-mile Pala Band of Indians Cultural and Nature Trail behind Pala Spa. This time it was closed.
We returned to Tucson last Friday.
(During this time of COVID, we have found casino resorts to be relatively safe, keeping everything clean, requiring social-distancing and masks, except when eating and drinking.)
We just got back from Rancho Cucamonga, Temecula wine country and Pala Casino in southern California where we were spending time with Joy’s family. Pala Casino Spa Resort is a nice place in the Temecula wine country near San Diego. Being the non-gambler in the family, I spent most of my time outside near the pool area reading, and writing.
Pala Casino Spa Resort Pool Area
Pool Bar Cafe
Ode To The Gambling House of Worship
Buttons pushed Touching the screen Smoke in my eyes —
I play.
Grabbing a drink Easing the loses The game goes on —