We went to Joshua Tree National Park. Had never been there, and by saying we went to the park, we drove in a couple of miles picnicked and took a short walk, which includes pictures of course.
Siblings in front of a Joshua tree.
Meeting a ranger, he is digging in his pack to find junior ranger books for the kids. Although I didn’t get a picture, his wife made his mask from the national Park poster fabric. Of course, Joshua Tree Park, right in the center.
It was so wonderful having family time. The need to hold and hug those near and dear to us is so important. Especially at this time.
Please ignore the shiner on her head. She is competing with her uncle, at her age he too had varying degrees of red, black and blue all across his forehead. She is learning to walk, this is what happens. Also, this Dad is her favorite human in the whole wide world.
These two hiked and biked this vacation!
Starting the walk.
Climbing rocks
The desert has its’ own kind of beauty.
These two walked the farthest. could have gone further, but it ended up being a short visit. A wonderful outing in nature, Gods’ gift to us.
And now, I wish all a very Merry Christmas. I am grateful to live in a country where I don’t have anything to fear as a Jew on Christmas. We will be celebrating with a lovely dinner with friends. May this holiday bring forth some true light into the world, we are having plenty of darkness.
Leah