shari - 6-21-2013 at 08:08 AM
Life in Baja changes one's perspective entirely. Most of us live much more simply than we would NOB and have come to appreciate different
things....simpler pleasures.
I find it fascinating to discover every day what turns my crank and it's different every day...it may be eating the perfect, sweet, juicy mango...or
seeing the perfect set of waves come in...or finding a unique sand dollar on the beach...or making friends with the lizard on your patio. Inhaling the
magical essence of my gardenias nearly lifts me off the ground.
This is what took my breath away yesterday and made me run for my camera to capture the beauty of the day! So a simple task like watering the garden
can bring on a bout of ecstasy...ahhh baja.
What beauteous things turn your crank today amigos?
[Edited on 6-21-2013 by shari]
Barry A. - 6-21-2013 at 08:33 AM
Incredible!!! I don't believe I have EVER seen one like that. Really beautiful (and I like the rock-work, too) 
Barry
chuckie - 6-21-2013 at 08:42 AM
You nailed it!
BajaBlanca - 6-21-2013 at 01:26 PM
just love that flower! it is simple perfection. this plant is so pretty, even without the gorgeous flower, I think.
Ateo - 6-21-2013 at 01:30 PM
Friggen beauty.
monoloco - 6-21-2013 at 01:36 PM
Nice, I don't think I've ever seen one of those plants bloom before.
shari - 6-21-2013 at 02:27 PM
I was so surprised as I hadnt seen them bloom either...several of them are sending out flower shoots now so it's gonna be goin on for some time!
I am so glad other's appreciate the simple beauty...a sincere thanks for your comments
but C'mon amigos....this was meant to be a shared experience and I am truly interested in hearing and seeing what gits yer heart dancing day to day.
Bajaboy - 6-21-2013 at 02:33 PM
I think it has more to do with one's perspective rather than locale. But yes, beautiful flowers...
JohnMcfrog - 6-21-2013 at 03:05 PM
I have a need to see those flowers. Thanks
shari - 6-21-2013 at 04:25 PM
well come on up then John! Saturdays and sundays are good days to come as the world's best shrimp tacos are open those days!!!
BajaBlanca - 6-21-2013 at 05:56 PM
the ocean - especially the first thing in the morning, the waves crashing, the ospreys, the flowers the flowers the flowers
Keri - 6-21-2013 at 06:01 PM
OMG How beautiful. You are blessed,k
Eli - 6-21-2013 at 07:31 PM
Beyond beautiful Shari. I love the flowering cactus and of course your thoughts posted.
I read the post, went out on my terrace to contemplate the beauty of my oh so simple life and there sitting on a twig, not even a foot away watching
me was a tiny hummingbird. We made eye contact and sat together for a too brief moment and he was off. Good enough for me, that is all it takes to
make my day.
BajaRat - 6-21-2013 at 08:14 PM
my kids 
shari - 6-21-2013 at 08:48 PM
gracias Eli & Blanca...ya you get it!...ya Rat of course your kids turn your crank!
woody with a view - 6-22-2013 at 07:33 AM
Hi Eli, long time no hear! yesterday sitting on my patio was a cousin of your hummingbird. it really digs its perch! i love to listen to it singing!
while i had the camera out i noticed this grasshopper. after snapping the picture i grabbed it, took it in the house and let my 2 cats play with him.
the cats love me!
Eli - 6-22-2013 at 08:55 AM
Wonderful shots Woody. Pobre grasshopper, happy cats, cycle of life.
Yep, I am in and out of Nomads when I am home, I tune in more when I am in Mainland and need a Baja fix.
Meanwhile, today's simple pleasure, so far a dawn bicycle ride with my granddaughter up the hill to no-where. Nice and cool, no sweat kind of moment
is a blessing at this time of year.
A little painting and a cup of coffee.
A brown rice tortilla with goat cheese and avocado.
Ah yes, simple mind, simple pleasures, that's me.
[Edited on 6-22-2013 by Eli]
vgabndo - 6-22-2013 at 09:39 AM
It's a beautiful morning in the mountains. Here are wildflowers in the Salmon Berries, and Patio Tomatos growing like weeds. Yes, this spins my crank!
Good morning everyone!
BajaBlanca - 6-22-2013 at 09:49 AM
ohhh the purple on the wildflowers is very beautiful.
shari - 6-22-2013 at 05:41 PM
yesterday's simple pleasure....eating this monster with amigos!
and today's was seeing all these machines which will make our life much happier!!!
tripledigitken - 6-22-2013 at 05:49 PM
Shari,
How many water trucks are in that crew?
Ken
shari - 6-22-2013 at 06:11 PM
2 or 3...first we met the Pavement Chewer Upper a few miles earlier...then these guys...then another bunch a few miles later...looks like they may
have it done by fishing season...yeah I know, I'm a dreamer!
tripledigitken - 6-22-2013 at 06:16 PM
Thanks for that. Will be nice!
