That 12-mile hike was more productive than I had anticipated. I added
two, probably three more flowers to my checklist, one of which is Fringed
Rockdaisy:
https://picasaweb.google.com/117647316926309333001/PicasaPhotoAlbum?authkey=Gv1sRgCJSmwLq4kMOzJQ#5676728921455414050
https://picasaweb.google.com/117647316926309333001/PicasaPhotoAlbum?authkey=Gv1sRgCJSmwLq4kMOzJQ#5676728951901711794
A more common flower found was Chuparosa:
https://picasaweb.google.com/117647316926309333001/PicasaPhotoAlbum?authkey=Gv1sRgCJSmwLq4kMOzJQ#5676727852582115826
and lots and lots of lichens munching away at the ancient volcanic ash:
https://picasaweb.google.com/117647316926309333001/PicasaPhotoAlbum?authkey=Gv1sRgCJSmwLq4kMOzJQ#5676730597659664482
https://picasaweb.google.com/117647316926309333001/PicasaPhotoAlbum?authkey=Gv1sRgCJSmwLq4kMOzJQ#5676730815831618898
The scenery seen in this area is exceptional after the first four miles:
https://picasaweb.google.com/117647316926309333001/PicasaPhotoAlbum?authkey=Gv1sRgCJSmwLq4kMOzJQ#5677076756279303122
https://picasaweb.google.com/117647316926309333001/PicasaPhotoAlbum?authkey=Gv1sRgCJSmwLq4kMOzJQ#5677076857272506098
https://picasaweb.google.com/117647316926309333001/PicasaPhotoAlbum?authkey=Gv1sRgCJSmwLq4kMOzJQ#5677076932550141154
In this photo:
https://picasaweb.google.com/117647316926309333001/PicasaPhotoAlbum?authkey=Gv1sRgCJSmwLq4kMOzJQ#5677077029798852530
there is an interesting geological feature just to the right of top centre. An
ash flow had been eroded away, then covered with a lava flow, and then eroded
away once again to reveal the boundary. Not something that you see very often.
It can also be seen in the previous photo in the distance at left centre.
Chris
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