Occotillos

Today when I was dropping the cute daughter off at her far away bus stop, I saw this beautiful occotillo . I thought I would snap a quick picture of it so you could see how they grow naturally. I do realize that this one was "planted" as a decoration near the road and parking lot, but this is what they do look like naturally. I will also share one thing that I've learned about them. They really grow well in limestone. So spelunkers look for them to find caves. Now I bet that is something you didn't know when you got up this morning. (You didn't realize that you would be learning so much from me, did you??!!) Anyway, they really are one of my favorite desert things! ENJOY!