Hey... that moth...

This is what it came from!

California... Day 4... Part 2 of 3...

I was quite surprised to see so much green in the desert. Click for a desktop image...


These formations are from the earths plates pushing together and upward over millions of years. I really fealt like I was on another world. Click for another desktop image...


"Is that a rattle toy I hear?"
"No Waggy! Leave that rattle toy alone!"


These plants were a new experience for "The Wag" and he has a boo-boo on his nose to prove it.


If I was younger and in better shape I would have loved to do this sort of thing. Can you spot the climbers?


As teenagers we used to climb tall trees and get on rooftops of houses and buildings. And we didn't use any fancy ropes or clips. (I sound like an old codger. "When I was your age...")


What a sight they must have!


I wondered what it must be like after a storm in these valleys. I could imagine how quickly a flash flood would overtake a hiker.


Old Old Lady in the Hills has shown us some great cactus blooms and I found a few of my own.


The flowers were a haven for insects.


And this bee found a nice place to rest and keep cool in the warm afternoon.


Click for a desktop sized bloom and bee.


Here is another to click for a closer look.


Check back tomorrow for the day 4 roundup.