Michelle Obama enjoyed spring break in the Palm Springs area

Desert Sun ^ | 3/28/108 | Barrett Newkirk, Samuel mETZ

[simpson96]

Former first lady Michelle Obama was in Southern California for spring break this week, enjoying some outdoor activities and fine dining in the Palm Springs area.

Obama was in the Coachella Valley for four days, sources told The Desert Sun. She most likely stayed at the Rancho Mirage home of friends James Costos and Michael Smith.

Costos is the former U.S. ambassador to Spain. Smith, Costos' long-time partner, is the interior designer selected by the Obamas to decorate their private quarters at the White House.

Staff with the National Parks Service confirmed Michelle Obama went hiking in Joshua Tree National Park. She was also sighted having dinner at Birba in the uptown district of Palm Springs with daughter Sasha and another woman.

Michelle Obama was set to remain on the West Coast at least into Wednesday evening. She was scheduled to speak before a large crowd at Oracle Arena in Oakland at 8 p.m. (snip)

While in the White House, Michelle Obama accompanied her husband on at least two visits and made three known solo trips to the desert, including for the 2011 funeral of former first lady Betty Ford.

Barack Obama has been to the Coachella Valley at least eight times.

Rumors have long circulated that the Obamas were interested in purchasing a home in the area, but neither has ever confirmed this.

[Mears]

“Spring break? She wasn’t with her kids. Is she a student now? “

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You posted the article but I guess you didn’t bother reading it.

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[Parmy]

"Sounds like me when I finally retire in a few years .."

I retired at 68.5 yrs. Been retired for 6.5 yrs.

Believe me, I think I work harder now than I did then. It seems like the days just fly by. There is always something to do. But, the nice thing is that there really is time to contemplate what you want to do so you can really enjoy doing it.

You will do well once you reach that time.