Outback Explorations

Claret Cup Hedgehog Cactus in shadow

Although it was 50F when Becca and I set off this morning it was quite chilly because of a persistent stiff wind.  Even when I removed my jacket in sunshine two-thirds of the way through our trek it still felt pretty cool.  After our long exploration in the outback, during which we took many photos of the omnipresent Claret Cup Cactus flowers (as you can see) we ran into our pal Jimmy down on the road to the mountaintop--where he was headed.  We talked for fifteen or twenty minutes before heading opposite ways.

Heading for low country

Claret Cups

Trekking the Cross Cut Trail

Stout Torrey Yucca

Two heads are better than one

Closeup of Yucca blossoms

This Torrey Yucca is over 6 1/2 feet tall

Sit

Desert Marigolds

More Claret Cup Cacti

Westminster Dog Show photo

Desert Chicory

How to get vaccinated by a yucca