Several wonderful things happened here. First, Valley of Fire itself is a treasure. Second, I spent a couple of days hanging out with Andreas & Ingrid, German octogenarians who have been adventuring all of their lives. I adore them. Third, Mom and Dad arrived for our first excursion. And fourth, KOKOPELLI APPEARED ON THE TOP OF A HIGH PEAK AT SUNSET AND PLAYED THE FLUTE FOR FIVE MINUTES, THEN DISAPPEARED WHEN I TRIED TO TAKE A PHOTO. Yes. Really. Ah-maze-ing.
Clouds, rock and creosote
Red, white and blue
Face in the rock
River of rock
Evening light
Me… and Andreas, being generally hilarious
I aspire to be as sexy as Ingrid is when I am in my 80s!
Dad and Mom arrive for their first visit!
Very kind of this bighorn sheep to make an appearance upon Mom and Dad’s arrival
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