Return to the Arroyo

Yesterday we decided to return to the Arroyo near Punta Choros that we visited recently---since Chris, who showed us the hybrid plants there that he likes so much, was not here at this time, we thought we should keep an eye on the arroyo.

We just think it is a special place where the desert meets the dunes. There was far less in bloom right now, and it was the middle of the day---the time of day that photographers say one should NEVER take pictures as the light is too hot-----someday I think I will put together of folder of Hot Photos of Baja. Afterall, it is what Baja is like in the middle of the day.

But, here are some pix John and I took of while checking out the arroyo. This time, he got some of the best ones.

Where the desert meets the dunes



Something about the end of a life cycle that awaits the new life that always fascinates me---maybe I identify with it too much. I just like the lines and the shapes





And what else could bring forth the hope for new life than a Christmas Tree looking plant. (My apolgies to ecomujeres---I will look up the real name later. :biggrin



And on the dunes, these common ground cover up close take on an Alice and Wonderland look---more hope



And it still has tiny flowers with sand grains blowing in the wind---an apology Bob Dylan.



And on the beautiful dunes, I see some dried seaweed and decide to play with it as a prop for some pix.



But this little scamp quickly ran off with my prop!



Then the little scamp, Maggie Mae, returned it to the sea



Meantime, her ever curious brother, Tomas, became fasinated with what sand grains do on a hill. First he pawed at some



And then he watched them fall down the hill





He did this several times---his own little experiment with the sand dunes. Intellectual curiosity is a wonderful gift. Tom then decided to explore another area



John found some interesting designs in the hot dunes





And then he found these wind driven shells.



And when I find things like this on the dunes, it leaves me to wonder.



Now back in the arroyo there was this interesting example of how a plant root starts breaking down the small cliff. Or at least we thought it was interesting.



John went ahead and found this animal determined to challenge him. It held it's ground against the potential threat. He kept bobbing like he was a great serpent trying to scare him away. John said he had great character, personality and courage.





It finally decided to head for a bush. After looking it up on the internet, we still have no idea what type of lizard it might be---perhaps some type of fringe toed lizard??? Surely Tehag or another person will know.



Well, it was time to head back to the truck.



Always something new to see and enjoy.

Thank you for looking
Diana y John


[Edited on 6-16-2010 by DianaT]

DianaT, Thanks. Are your friends Brittany or Springer spaniels?

Lizard

Here's a couple pics we took there

Dune pics

Wonderful series Diane!! Thanks for taking me along ++Ken++

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Originally posted by Ken Bondy Wonderful series Diane!! Thanks for taking me along ++Ken++

Thanks----someday maybe you will be here enjoying the dunes.

Thanks Debra for the info---knew I could count on you.

We think you nailed it re: Tomas---in part he was wondering why all those rocks were so small.

Diana