Tried to get a picture of pink cactus flowers up on the blog, - and a sandstone arch, and a beautiful high desert canyon - but I'm having trouble with my computer. This picture of a delicate desert beauty is the only one I could get to come up, so it will have to do for now.

(I wonder what will be required to get this problem solved? It seems the gremlins have been attacking my electronic equipment while I've had my attention turned elsewhere.)

Being late Spring, the desert was blooming with more flowers that I'd ever imagined were possible in such a harsh climate. It was glorious to behold. Brightly colored flowers were everywhere, set off with red bluffs, and snow-capped peaks as a distant backdrop. Wow!

And the stillness - the incredible stillness. Anyone who has ever felt the power and sweetness in solitude knows exactly what I'm saying. Anyone who doesn't, needs to find it for themselves - outside, and in.

I'm already looking forward to returning - to both places.