Succulents and More™

2000+ miles and a week on the road: Another trip to Arizona is in the can. This was the first time I visited Arizona in May, and things sure looked different than they do in late December, my usual time slot.  California may be in a drought, but Arizona is even worse off because their megadrought has been accompanied by record-breaking temperatures. Prickly pears are wrinkled like centenarians, and saguaros are exhibiting mass flowering in response to extreme environmental stress. Still, the beauty of the desert is undiminished, and being surrounded by it for five days was exactly what I needed to recharge my batteries. I took lots of photos—that goes without saying, doesn't it?—and will have a slew of posts in the weeks to come. As a teaser, here's a brief overview of where I was. On the road Arizona isn't around the corner from Northern California, so being on the road is a major part of any trip. Audiobooks— entertaining , not too brainy—help pass the time. And there are...