August 2010

Alamo Lake

On our way back towards California, we took a side trip to Alamo Lake, an Arizona State Park. It’s a project of the US Army Corps of Engineers and a reservoir for the City of Los Angeles, who, by the way, is boycotting Arizona except for water and electricity and anything else those disingenuous idiots need.

At any rate, the lake is a beautiful, although out of the way, recreational facility for boaters, campers, picnickers and anglers – plenty of catfish, trout and other desert varieties. I also saw plenty of quail running about. Click on the wide-angle image to enlarge.

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Desert Flora

A Red Bird of Paradise (Pride of Barbados) blooms in front of an ocotillo and a palo verde. This nice landscape is in front of the vet where our dog is receiving day care today as we go about business in our new town. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Rain Bird Rainbows


Our hotel is directly adjacent to a ranch where they have cattle that graze on pastures. Last evening, they had industrial size rain birds irrigating the south pasture. We watched as two of the streams crossed and produced an intense rainbow segment. Play this 40 second video and enjoy!

Cool Your Heels

After a day of grueling errands and chores in the desert, a dip in the cement pond out back is sure great for Damsel’s tired feet. Click the image to enlarge.

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