Up early today so we could get on the first run of the Aerial Tramway. I had never heard of this before and am now amazed it's not more well-known- it's surely one of the wonders of the world!

I'm not good with heights- ok, I'm terrified, but even I loved the experience- whilst grimacing and holding on with both hands.

You begin by driving up a long desert road which takes you up 2,643 feet above sea-level- more than enough to get your ears popping. Next it's into the cable car which takes you up 2 and a half miles for the most amazing views over Palm Springs. The cars rotate as they go giving you a full 360 view. When we got to the top we went out to just stare out and be amazed- and of course thrown snow-balls at each other!

It was incredible to stand and watch the other cars come up and realise the trip you'd just taken. If you look at the bottom left photo spot the yellow item which is the 16ft square helipcopter landing pad- yikes!

We then watched an interesting film on the making of the tramway and headed down again- a lot less scary this time!

It was then onto an outlet centre for clothes shopping and a drive back to downtown LA.