Yeah, Salton Sea was a real trip. I am usually all for visiting the places of desolation, but even that was a bit much for me. Some of the art exhibits along the beach were pretty moving as well… Missed out on the Date shake, but that sounds like it would be delicious!
Thanks! Yeah, it’s amazing seeing some of the contrasts you can find in the deserts of the west.
Thanks!
Haha, when I got to Saguaro National Park (later on this trip), there was an older gent hiking with his adult daughter who all of a sudden started saying how much his hand hurt. Daughter immediately knew he reached out and touched one, and was only mildly sympathetetic when she said ‘you were specifically warned this is what would happen and you did it anyways.’
I’ve accidentally touched one and even through pants they will stab right in and get stuck. Yeah, don’t hug the chollas, not matter how much they want to.
Thanks, just x-posted it over there!