Since I dropped into the low desert it’s all about cacti, particularly chollas, and wildflower.
This shot shows the Catalina Mountains in the distance – I came over them three days ago

Right now I’m sitting among cacti

The chainfruit cholla is the king here




The plant kind of glows in the right light
It drops little baby chollas everywhere and my inflatable sleeping pad is at great risk!!

This is a superbloom year based on the wet winter and in some areas the desert floor is carpeted









A few more of the day yesterday







There’s no shade except near a large cholla

This place is incredible!!
Trail magic:


Above you can see what saguaro roots look like
Gotta push on
Junco
