Desert

This past weekend, we went for a hike in the desert. Hiking is always restorative: it is soothing to walk in nature, with a backpack with any necessities on board, not needing to think about anything other than the pace of the trek.

Even though I cannot keep a houseplant alive, I am nevertheless enamored of plants, in all sizes, shapes, and phases of being. The desert has an abundance of fascinating specimens.

Tall:

Wide:

Finished:

Just begun:

The desert has a unique beauty, and so much of it is due to the flora.

Lovely.