Wrong Turn

The Loma Verde trail in the Saguaro National Park. Specific destination, a defunct copper mine, one mile from the trail head. But I misread a sign and ended up at Pink Hill Lookout.

Not a bad view, actually.

Just as far to push on as go back. I found the mine and some copper ore on my way back. The day was cool but dry.

A four mile loop. Glad I brought plenty of water.

Desert Blooms and Desperate Allergies

Winter storms have produced an exceptionally beautiful bloom.

 

Unfortunately they produce pounds of pollen. 

Yesterday, Deb and I were enjoying a snack on our patio. I sneezed so many times that my eyeballs popped out. I heard them splat against the glass table between us.

 

Deb shoved them back in. But I can't see very well and my eyes hurt.

 

We were enjoying deviled eggs at the time.

I wonder if she put two in... and I ate my eyeballs!