Yesterday, yes I know I did not post last night, we went to Joshua Tree National Park.
That's why no post,
spent till midnight going through photos
and this morning.
You know me, I took a lot of photos.
Got going at a decent time in the morning
hoping we could get through the main loop before sunset.
The loop is about 25 miles and is not really a loop
as we come out 18 miles down the highway.
So here are a bunch of moments from the day.
and Pancho just had to pose.
And of course this is why my knee is sore today
Did have fun climbing around.
The only water we saw was the bottles in the truck.
Although there is one exception you will see later.
This is what most of it looked like, vegetation few and far between.
Even though sparse, very diverse.
Up to Keys Viewpoint, about 5500 feet of elevation.
And a little walk to the top
Could see mountains
and valleys, that is the Salton Sea to the left
The San Adreas Fault with Palm Springs at the base of the mountains in the background.
On the way back down into the desert.
Millie gave me this for, well, I guess cuz she likes me.
YIKES!
And after we got through the park,
we went to the Visitor's Center and the Mara Oasis
Did not see much for wild life,
that would stand still
just this friendly little one.
Lots of these and many different kinds.
And Millie got a great shot of a Yucca
We even found out how to tell them apart from
Joshua trees.
Places we did not go too near to.
Saw lots of people climbing
and other people running around on the rocks.
Think the name here lets you know what it could be like.
If you don't know what you are doing.
And we didn't!
So we stayed on trails and the ground.
That was our big day
Now today we are cleaning
organizing and planning for
the Salton Sea with Anne and Bill tomorrow!
Just another day in Paradise
and Millie just reminded me it is 5 o'clock somewhere
Cheers! and hugs
Tom and Millie
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