How did The Idiot react when he learned that a persistent paparazzo had taken illicit pictures of his family during a pandemic break in an isolated villa in Palm Springs, California?
What did he do when he saw revealing photos of himself and his family — including Baby Gogo and Baby Gaga, his two grandchildren — skinny dipping, taking hikes in the city and desert, frolicking in city parks and ignoring other human beings?
He bought them.
Here are some of the photographs, including the skinny dipping incident, that traced many of The Idiot’s steps and activities during the past week.
The Idiot came to Palm Springs simply to calm down.
The Idiot and his family took frequent hikes in the hills and desert surrounding Palm Springs.
Baby Gaga, The Idiot’s 3.25-year-old granddaughter, collected rocks on all of their outings.
Baby Gogo, The Idiot’s 7.4-month-old grandson, frequently dictated the paths they walked during discussions with his father and grandfather.
Baby Gaga, The Idiot’s 3.25-year-old granddaughter, with her grandfather during a hike in Palm Springs.
Baby Gogo, The Idiot’s 7.4-month-old grandson, always enjoyed a hearty breakfast before embarking on a daily outing.
Baby Gogo, The Idiot’s 7.4-month-old grandson, reflects during a breakfast in Palm Springs, CA.
The Idiot and his family admired Christmas trees throughout Palm Springs.
The Idiot and his family admired Christmas trees throughout Palm Springs.
The Idiot and his family admired local sculptures and played in local parks.
Baby Gaga, The Idiot’s 3.25-year-old granddaughter, climbed trees in empty parks throughout Palm Springs.
The Idiot rented a car to get around town.
The Idiot and his family spent a lot of time in the backyard of their villa in Palm Springs.
Baby Gogo, The Idiot’s 7.4-month-old grandson, helped his father prepare meals during their sojourn in Palm Springs.
Baby Gogo, The Idiot’s 7.4-month-old grandson, taught his grandfather how to count.
Baby Gaga, The Idiot’s 3.25-year-old granddaughter, was amazed how big her shadow made her look during a walk with her grandfather in Palm Springs.
A paparazzo caught The Idiot skinny dipping with his son Luke and Baby Gaga and Baby Gogo, his two grandchildren.
About Joel
Joel Stratte-McClure has been a global trekker since the 1970s. He lived in France for over 30 years, working as a journalist, before he turned his attention to a unique life-time-project of walking the shores of the Mediterranean. The first 4,401 kilometers are explored in his inspirational and entertaining first book "The Idiot and the Odyssey: Walking the Mediterranean." The next 4,401 kilometers are covered in the gods-filled sequel, "The Idiot and the Odyssey II: Myth, Madness and Magic on the Mediterranean,” published on Valentine's Day 2013. The last 4,401 kilometers will be discussed in the last book of the trilogy currently entitled "The Idiot and the Odyssey III: Alexander the Great Walks the Mediterranean."