The Great Saguaro

Tuesday we left New Mexico and headed south west for Saguaro National Park in Tuscon, AZ.

We got to Saguaro National Park in time to explore a bit and then take in the parks beauty after the oppressive heat of the day was past. It really was perfect timing.    We walked around a path near the visitors center which allowed us to see the cacti up close. 

The cacti were much bigger than we expected and we were delighted to find some in bloom.   The white blooms were particularly exciting because we learned that the white blooms only open up for one day and then they die.

We also got to see a few other things up close.   Yes, I was totally freaked out by this snake.  But, if I may say so myself, I remained calm.   And even stayed on the trail rather than running back to the van shrieking like I wanted to do.

While on our walk, the sun’s “golden hour” appeared.  It really was quite breathtaking.

Everyone enjoyed taking pictures during our evening stroll.

And then the camping adventure began…