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lisae - Apr 23, 2010 2:39 pm - Voted 10/10

Blooming Cactus

I just wanted to point out that a month makes a big difference. When we hiked up Lost Horse Peak a month before you did, the cacti hadn't started blooming yet.

Your pictures are great!

SoCalHiker - Apr 23, 2010 2:47 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Blooming Cactus

Thanks for your comment. Yes, it does make a big difference. There were many cacti with buds still, so I guess it will be good to see them bloom for the next few weeks. Cheers.

silversummit - Apr 23, 2010 4:54 pm - Voted 10/10

Wonderful!

I really enjoyed reading this and looking at the beautiful photos again. I've never been to Joshua Tree but you have made it look so inviting!

SoCalHiker - Apr 23, 2010 5:16 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Wonderful!

Thanks for your nice comment and vote. I am glad you liked it. It was a lot of fun writing and re-living it. If you ever have a chance, you should definitely visit the area. Cheers, Guido

SoCalHiker - Apr 25, 2010 5:39 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Great Report!

Thanks. You definitely should try visiting the area. It's worth it. Cheers.

Marmaduke - Apr 25, 2010 5:29 pm - Voted 10/10

The history is great!

Nice trip report, the photos are excellent and I personally love histury, so the notes on the mine are very interesting. Nice work!

SoCalHiker - Apr 25, 2010 5:41 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: The history is great!

Thanks. I am also always very interested in the local history of the area I am visiting. There usually is a great story behind the ruins or mines or whatever you are looking at. Cheers.

wyopeakMike - Apr 25, 2010 5:31 pm - Voted 10/10

great memories

Thanks for your posting. JT is still one of my favorite places on this planet. I always love to see photos from there.

SoCalHiker - Apr 25, 2010 5:42 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: great memories

I can totally understand that. Many thanks and cheers.

suddendescent - Apr 25, 2010 6:45 pm - Hasn't voted

An escapade all can enjoy !

A thrilling adventure which can be enjoyed by the whole family ! Apart from the scenery, the really fun part is uncovering the artifacts of history !

The exerpts from the song brought to mind my mother's insanity (Muguette Deschênes Hodgson) which was institutionalised in 1976 at the Albert Prévost institute in Montreal for becoming dilusional over Elvis Presley...

SoCalHiker - Apr 25, 2010 11:33 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: An escapade all can enjoy !

I am glad you liked it. Cheers.

Liba Kopeckova - Apr 25, 2010 7:57 pm - Voted 10/10

great report...

how old are your kids? and why don't you post some photos with them too? haha
The trip report is so well done and organized....Thanks....

SoCalHiker - Apr 25, 2010 11:34 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: great report...

Thanks Liba for your comment and vote. My daughter is 12 and my son 11. I don't usually post pictures of them. They can do that later if they wish so. Cheers.