Desert lessons. I took a hike in the desert & learned some desert lessons.
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| Crystal Hill, KofA Wildlife area Quartzsite Arizona |
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| View from Crystal Hill |
Pliers. Walking in the desert you need pliers. Water too but everyone thinks of water...
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| Gerber pocket tool closed |
The need for Pliers is only evident AFTER you brush up against a cactus.
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| Cactus |
Grab the barbed spine close to the skin & a heavy steady pull to pull it out.
Tweezers would not work, I had to pull hard.
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| Cactus attached to leg, I needed the pliers |
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| Cactus, again it was pliers time |
A small tissue packet could come in handy too, you never know when you'll really need some tp... A walking stick is a lot of help going up and down the steep hills, it's good for turning small rocks over pushing things you wouldn't want too close to you away.
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| A VERY valuable tool opened |
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| A $2 walking stick from the Goodwill |
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| A bed a quartz crystal up on the hill |
There are some nice rocks & fine views to be had!
Welcome to the marvels of desert hiking. Don't worry there is plenty more marvels to experience.
ReplyDeleteI was REALLY glad I had pliers with me...
Deletejumping cholla, right?
ReplyDeleteI worked in that desert west of Salome in 80; I liked it.
-Moe
I swear that some of those cacti have poison on the tips of the needles since they hurt so bad.
ReplyDeleteEhrenberg Az is my old stomping grounds. Used to have a shack out in the desert we went to on the weekends. Mining claim. Never found any valuable minerals but drank a lot of beer and had some good times.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you found some good memories too!
DeleteThis is the perfect time for a hike in the desert...before the snakes come out :(
ReplyDeleteNice pictures.