cholla cactus garden

When we arrived at this cactus garden in Joshua Tree National Park – and now I am dating myself a bit – I could not help but think of that old, campy science fiction movie: Day of the Triffids. Anyway, this was a fascinating garden to visit and, it would be wonderful to return when these are in bloom… that movie used to scare me!

joshua tree

We are almost done with our southwest adventure, so I thought I would post a picture from today’s trip through Joshua Tree National Park. More to come. Thanks for stopping by.

it is so indescribably grand

Who would have thought that a big hole in the ground – albeit a REALLY BIG HOLE – would be so captivating and awe inspiring! My wife and I are on a road trip to California from Phoenix and we stopped to see the Grandest of Canyons. The picture below is me not doing what that guy is doing!!!

the soybean fields

By this time of year the soybean fields are a beautiful green of such depth that they seem to be animated, especially when they are caressed by the winds and the green waves roll across the fields.

riding again

Here is a bit of a departure from all the recent black and white posts. Some of you may remember that I had a mishap with my motorcycle and a certain peacock earlier this summer. I am glad to say that the peacock was unharmed, the bike is repaired, and my scrapes healed up nicely, so, I am riding again!

be still

st. lucia

Returned late last Thursday from my trip to St. Lucia. I did not bring my DSLR, but I did have my trusty iPhone. The image above is taken from Cap Moule à Chique (Vieux-Fort). It is the location of an inactive lighthouse offering incredible views.

I love early morning walks, so almost each day started with one. The image below was taken from a lookout at the end of a very steep climb! Worth every step.