What makes the desert beautiful

June 30th, 2009

image ©John Phillips
Ce qui embellit le désert, dit le petit prince, c’est qu’il cache un puits quelque part…
-Antoine de Saint Exupéry

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June 30th, 2009

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Maps and compass

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June 28th, 2009

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An hour and one-half of Cap Rock under the Milky Way. Birthday party invitations have all been mailed.

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June 28th, 2009

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Blackball at Tower W

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June 26th, 2009
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June 25th, 2009

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5:55am A night of wonder comes to an end.

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June 24th, 2009

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I enjoyed a wonderful breakfast dish yesterday called Vegan Sunrise from the Crossroads Cafe in Joshua Tree. It’s baked tofu, roasted red peppers, tomato, onion, spinach, avocado, and home fries all mixed together, and all good news!

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June 24th, 2009

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Newport Beach Temple

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June 23rd, 2009

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Sunrise this morning at Indian Cove group campground number twelve, Joshua Tree NP.

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June 22nd, 2009

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Dad’s birthday