Well, I've made it to the Golden State. Yesterday I rose from slumber in the Hotel Subaru from a "mooo". A few cows standing within 50ft of the car decided it was a good time to talk amongst themselves. I threw a couple "moo's" back their way to show my dissatisfaction of their language. No need for that that early on.
I stayed in the Mojave Natural Preserve, CA. A primitive site with a trail right next too it. The previous night I walked along the "Rim Loop Trail" and it was cool. A section had loop rings to use for climbing up a small section of rocks.
Once leaving the preserve I went to Joshua Tree National Park, CA. A cool place that wasn't cool. It was hot. I checked out the exhibits and decided on a place to explore. The "Mastadon Peak Loop Trail" an easy enough 3 mile trail that led up to a peak. The problem was dealing with the 90+ degree heat. The last week or so I had come from waking up in the frost or snow to now hiking in the heat.
"Why would anyone preserve this wasteland of heat?" Is what I asked myself. Many others must've said the same thing. However, the area is living. Such an abundance of creatures and plants that have adapted to the area. We could learn a thing or two from how the animals conserve resources.
After my hike I decided to head on uo to San Diego to visit Uncle Mike and family. A few days of relaxing on the beach should be refreshing.
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