Friday, February 26, 2016

Sonora Desert Museum

Feb 24/16  Weather 79 sunny, a bit of wind, cold tonight 42.  There is that desert weather again.  Wow what a swing in temps during 24 hours.   Can't get over the consistent sky - it is a big long yawning blue background.  It just seems to swallow you in, it is so bright and clear everyday!

Just to show you not everything in life is perfect.   This saguaro has not been able to grow his arms!

How can something so picky have such a beautiful bloom?

Orange mallows have such a bright happy colour
Just a few miles from the RV Park is the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum.  I guess Museum in this instance is a catch all for - artist work, gallery, zoo, botanical gardens, cafe, restaurant, theatre, aquarium, aviary, mineral and gem showcase.    Everything native to the Arizona Sonora Desert. 
southwest native hand woven blankets
 Most of it is outdoors, along 2 miles or more of walking paths.  The flowers of the desert are what catch our eye the most.  The beauty against the barren, sandy, rocky landscape seems to pop out at you.  Such a stark contrast.  We enjoy a good part of the day here walking the trail and taking in the exhibits. 
mineral and gem showcase = all arizona found

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